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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
my father has been my pillar throughout this crisis
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Recent Examples of pillar
The idea, says Date, is to hedge against global shocks that have shaken the real estate market with higher returns from luxury lodgings—a third pillar to support profits and growth.
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James Simms, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump has leaned hard into plans to aggressively increase tariffs, extend key provisions of his 2017 tax-cut law and deport millions of immigrants from the U.S. as the pillars of his economic agenda.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
In the rich tapestry of American history, the contributions of Indigenous peoples stand as a fundamental pillar that deserves recognition and celebration.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In Washington, the twin pillars of the international economic system built by America and Europe after World War II – the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – held their annual meetings.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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James Simms, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump has leaned hard into plans to aggressively increase tariffs, extend key provisions of his 2017 tax-cut law and deport millions of immigrants from the U.S. as the pillars of his economic agenda.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
In the rich tapestry of American history, the contributions of Indigenous peoples stand as a fundamental pillar that deserves recognition and celebration.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In Washington, the twin pillars of the international economic system built by America and Europe after World War II – the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – held their annual meetings.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
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Each section of the building’s exterior is paired with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters that don both the east and west façades of the tower, giving it a glamorous aged feel without overdoing it.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Highlights of the home include a fireside grand salon, an art gallery that doubles as a safe room, and a movie theater festooned with black marble fluted pilasters and red velvet seats.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
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The anchor will provide breaking news updates and analysis with the assistance of Nicolle Wallace, Ari Melber, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Alex Wagner, Lawrence O’Donnell, Stephanie Ruhle and Jen Psaki.Anna Tingley, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The wife of a Texas news anchor who died suddenly is thanking those who have shown their support after her husband’s death.Abigail Adams, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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All the plans are displayed in a single column in the app, which is slightly confusing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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The enslaved also powered trades like construction and blacksmithing and served as the literal backbone of domestic work.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
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Seasonal employees—who patrol treacherous rivers, maintain rocky climbing routes, and care for critical salmon fisheries—form the backbone of essential fieldwork and research, and are at the forefront.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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