keystone

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Putin traditionally attends the final day of the event to deliver keystone speeches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"We are committed to working with local people to minimise the risk of effects from beavers on other land uses, while enabling beavers to resume their place as a keystone species in our ecosystem."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The home became a keystone of Gehry’s work, and a symbol of rebellion against architectural polish and formality.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

They "play a central role in the food web, consuming fish and invertebrates and recycling nutrients" and are one of the "keystone species" of their ecosystem.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

We walked under a stone archway slouched on its keystone and standing by itself, without a wall on either side.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri