pillar

Example Sentences

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The petrochemical industry is a pillar of the Iranian economy, generating about 25% of total nonoil export revenue, said Neil Quilliam, an energy expert at Chatham House, a think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

If that leadership falters, however, it could remove an important pillar for the group, raising the risk of a more pronounced slowdown across not only tech, but also the overall market.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I stand with my back to a pillar, hoping no one will notice.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera