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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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Traditional entertainment companies have been reeling from the steady erosion of what was once an economic pillar — programming fees from ESPN, Disney Channel and other popular outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The job gains were driven by a big rebound for the healthcare and social-assistance sector, the pillar that has held up the labor market for much of the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Having the subsidies as a safety net feels like having a pillar to lean on,” she told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The whole Greek universe rested upon this pillar: there is no void.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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