pillars

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All five companies are pillars of the new economy—ones that have lasting value and staying power, even as the momentum inevitably fades from the broader chip trade.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

But if there were three pillars to the transformation, there is still a long way to go.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Its main pillars are the Interior Ministry, the armed forces and the Communist Party, which are highly united.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A low unemployment rate and near-record-low level of layoffs are also big pillars of support for further spending, as people spend more when they feel secure in their jobs.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 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