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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Noun
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Presidential libraries, in general, are staffed by the nonpartisan National Archives, with museum exhibits maintained largely by presidential foundations.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026 -
Typically the more basic onion varieties are used as foundations for sauces or other dishes, but there are so many other delicious and unique varieties of onions, from scallions to green onions to sweet onions such as Vidalia or Maui.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Considering the potential for a new manager and the departures of long-serving Guardiola cornerstones like Stones and Silva, this is shaping up to be a big summer of change at City.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Strawberries and cream and gorgeous green tennis courts are some of the cornerstones.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The fan bases are also growing in numbers.—
Katrina Samaan,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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The keycaps have black, white, or red/blue bases with patterns reminiscent of a 1980s retrowave aesthetic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
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Nola and Realmuto, long bedrocks for the organization, are facing turmoil.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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My bedrocks coastal comfort vibes when this blanket is atop the tidal blue of this sateen sheet set, but transforms into cottagecore dreams when combined with my botanical green gingham duvet cover.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Feb. 2026
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But a much larger crowd is expected to watch on The Ellipse, near the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding areas outside of the White House grounds.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Trump has complemented that persona with his attendance at sporting events, preoccupation with overhauling the White House grounds, including a new East Wing complex, and, during the 2024 election, his freewheeling campaign speeches.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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