pillar
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Traditional entertainment companies have been reeling from the steady erosion of what was once an economic pillar — programming fees from ESPN, Disney Channel and other popular outlets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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
She picked a large fig tree near the water and an oddly shaped pillar of rock as landmarks.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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