pillar
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The case has been closely watched by investors, who view Fed independence as a pillar of bond-market stability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
His fourth celebrates dollar primacy as a pillar of American power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
"If I was Andy Burnham, I would not want to tie myself to that particular pillar that quickly," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Gregor staggered to the side of the pillar and squinted into the darkness.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
As Ma performed in the park, Gonzalez stood in the river basin, spray-painting in neon-pink blockbuster letters the name of his organization, East Side of the River, onto pillars under Slauson Avenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Chicago-born pontiff has made the defence of migrants one of the pillars of his papacy, like his predecessor Francis, praising those who help the needy and decrying mass deportations in the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Together, Jio and NSE represent the twin pillars of India's new economy," Azeez said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
One of the site’s 36 pillars — the tallest one in the middle — could be a perch for a big, pink, screeching bird.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
When I reached the giant pillars, I heard a shuffle on the other side, facing the Taklamakan.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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