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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This is all thanks to Saturn retrograde and a total lunar eclipse in Pisces, activating your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Renovations cost about $324,000, which came from outside foundations and organizations, including Feeding San Diego.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Seek Mentorship and Sponsorship Mentorship and sponsorship remain cornerstones of executive readiness.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Social interactions during meals and exercise are basic cornerstones of the Mediterranean style of eating.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Groundworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundworks. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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