as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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As a guideline, mascaras should be tossed after three to six months, liquid eyeliner after three months, and liquid foundations and concealers after one year.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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With the addition of productive veterans and, more critically, the growth of cornerstones like Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier, McTavish’s malaise has been easy to overlook.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lifestyle remains essential — adequate physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management are cornerstones of cardiovascular health.—
Jia Shen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Groundworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundworks. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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