pillar

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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

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

Tourism is a pillar of Middle Eastern governments’ quest to diversify and burnish their standing on the world stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He called Canada's rights charter a "pillar of our democracy and a reflection of our shared values".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The pillar posts on both sides had snapped in two and the roof had caved in.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia