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as in line
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill

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as in pilaster
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure engraved columns supported the arch on either side

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Recent Examples of column Last week’s Apple Loop can be read here, or this week’s edition of Loop’s sister column, Android Circuit, is also available on Forbes. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 As this column went to press, there was no money for more than 4,100 units of permanent supportive housing in Miami-Dade. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025 This is a transportive bar that feels like a ‘90s video rental shop, with bubble glass columns and Flamingo Pink neon lighting. Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025 And what happens when national papers, opinion columns start weighing in on this debate? Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for column
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Noun
  • The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.
    Brady Slack, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.
    Joe Sutton, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
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  • The original door frames with fluted pilasters and elaborate casings were stripped down and restored throughout the 42-foot-long space.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
  • The front door, defined by wide pilasters and sidelights topped by a crosshead with transom windows beckons visitors to step into an impressive and welcoming entry hall.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
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  • The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 10 July 2025
  • Quaint Wimbledon traditions like tennis whites, strawberries and cream, and the overnight queue for affordable same-day tickets overshadow one fact: The tennis tournament is a money-making blockbuster.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
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  • Hou identifies three core pillars that guide its allocations: income generators, secular growth equities and alpha-generating alternative investments.
    DBS Private Bank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • As with fellow pillars of contemporary California cuisine in the Bay Area, Quince is devoted to sourcing the best product.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 July 2025
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  • In northern areas, these plants are typically sown indoors from February to April or outdoors under row covers or cloches from March to May for an autumn harvest.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
  • The 10-year-old princess joined mom Kate Middleton, dad Prince William and older brother Prince George at the gentlemen's singles final on July 13, cheering on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner from the front row of the Royal Box at Centre Court.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 July 2025
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  • Pottery Barn currently has a number of options on sale, including a glass lantern under $50 that’s perfect for dinner under the stars, no-nonsense string lights (39% off) for a warm glow, and a classic outdoor lantern (40% off) that doubles as a camping companion.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
  • This string of fishing towns in northwest Denmark has become an unlikely surfer hub in recent years—and more than just good waves have washed up on the area’s shore.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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  • Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Bondi in particular has faced intense backlash given her comments earlier this year pledging transparency around the Epstein files.
    Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 July 2025

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“Column.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/column. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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