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mainstay
noun
The forestay that braces the mainmast
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ˈmeɪn.steɪ
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noun
The forestay that braces the mainmast
noun
A central cohesive source of support and stability
“Faith is his anchor”
noun
A prominent supporter
“He is a pillar of the community”
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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
He is a pillar of the community
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