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linchpin
noun
Pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
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ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn
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noun
Pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
noun
A central cohesive source of support and stability
“Faith is his anchor”
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Faith is his anchor
The keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
He is the linchpin of this firm
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