pillars
Example Sentences
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The two main pillars of the economy — consumer spending and business investment — appear to have shrugged off early angst arising from Iran tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The two main pillars of the economy — consumer spending and business investment — appear to have shrugged off early angst arising from the conflict.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 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
Dad pulled his sketchbook out of his Kellner & Newton Messenger Bag—Dad was never far from his sketchbook—and stepped off the wooden planks onto the gravel to sketch the nearest row of broken pillars.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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