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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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Taco Bell is a key pillar of the bullish case.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Events include the wooden pillar throw, sack race and shin-kicking, where players pad their legs with straw and attempt to force their opponent to the ground.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Last month, Cecillia Wang, the head of the ACLU, asked the Supreme Court to preserve birthright citizenship, a pillar of the 14th Amendment.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

“AI spending, a key pillar, is looking stronger than ever” and remains the clearest support for growth, earnings and market leadership.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

I couldn’t look away, frozen as still as a pillar of salt.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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