cornerstones
- plural of cornerstone.
Example Sentences
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Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
"The UK is setting new standards for online safety. Age checks and risk assessments are cornerstones of our laws, and we'll take robust enforcement action against firms that fall short."
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
The Green Bay Packers were formed a year later, and the two institutions, about five miles apart, grew up side by side as cornerstones of the community.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026
Carney has made boosting commerce with Europe and Asia cornerstones of his strategy to backstop Canada's economy, should free trade with Washington collapse.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Though the Barnetts, Abbott, Jackson, and Hill are long gone, the Defender, the Urban League, the NAACP, and Quinn Chapel remain cornerstones of the community, still called home by both middle class and poor.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
