cornerstone
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When China's economy opened up in the 1980s, coal production surged, becoming the cornerstone of its industrial ambition.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The Rodgers and Hammerstein show tune, written in the style of an Austrian folk song, may not be a cornerstone of the Mar-a-Lago soundtrack, but it’s a mainstay of U.S.-China diplomacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
However, IMVT-1402 is seen as a cornerstone of its portfolio, and is being developed as a next-generation treatment across multiple autoimmune disorders.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Along with the cornerstone, the workmen buried a time capsule in the steps of the foundation.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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