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pillars

  • plural
    of pillar.
    pillar
    noun
    an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument.

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"One of the most important pillars of national unification is how the military units currently controlled separately by both sides will be brought together under a single umbrella," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

After prolonged exposure to the viscous fluid, they had become smaller and easier to deform, allowing them to maneuver through the narrow gaps between the device's microscopic pillars.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

The company is one of the biggest pillars of the artificial-intelligence industry, and its anticipated initial public offering is likely to reinforce that.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

The women's programme is holding trials at Loughborough College this Saturday and Sunday, where athletes will be assessed across a range of performance pillars.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

A porch with tall, massive pillars looms ahead.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly