as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
regards individual freedom and democracy as the warp and woof of any civilized society
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Slow, sectional removal is best for large shrubs near structures to prevent damage to patios, fences, or foundations.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026 -
The Revolutionary Guard oversaw vast foundations that controlled large parts of the economy.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
1 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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Resilient communities will be valuable cornerstones of support as the world becomes more and more divided.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Better yet, those bedrocks are as plentiful as ever.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
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The bedrocks of healthy behavior are your biggest assets for staying disease-free.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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McCarty acknowledged the limitations of the safe camping grounds.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bonta and other state attorneys general are expected to file a legal challenge to the mega-merger on antitrust grounds.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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