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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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For years, Goretzka was a cornerstone of Bayern Munich's midfield.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Now, another cornerstone of the company’s AI strategy — its in-house hardware — is coming under question thanks to Nvidia’s latest AI financing plans.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

The aircraft isn’t the only one of its kind, but its capacity, rapid refilling rate and relatively small size have made it the cornerstone of European firefighting fleets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

The idea had been conceived in Lusaka by Oliver and the ANC, and the campaign was the cornerstone of a new strategy that would put our cause in the forefront of people’s minds.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

As tech has grown as an overwhelming force in our lives, the visual design cornerstones associated with it—arial font, minimalist branding, bright colors and clean lines—have become the norm.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

Throw in the likelihood that Mark Wood will never play another Test and it means the four cornerstones of England's pace attack have gone in the space of three years, taking 1,609 wickets with them.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

The Green Bay Packers were formed a year later, and the two institutions, about five miles apart, grew up side by side as cornerstones of the community.

From Salon Mar. 10, 2026

The foundations of both were nearly finished and awaited the installation of cornerstones.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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