(1) Two figures stood in a treacherously dangerous position at the edge of a hole from which a pillar of light emanated.

(2) Consequently, a reliable pillar of our public safety infrastructure is gradually being undermined.

(3) A pillar of smoke

(4) Since the '60s Lee has been a pillar of Canadian literature as an editor, essayist and poet.

(5) A pillar of rock

(6) As she exerted more force on it, she saw a human form materialize, first as a pillar of swirling water, then into a humanoid form.

(7) She learned Arabic and became a pillar of support in local communities, often helping the needy in the face of opposition during the dictator's regime.

(8) Dad thought himself a pinnacle of strength and a pillar of optimism to guide everyone through the dark times.

(9) The Cells were in groups of five and each of those groups stood vertically around a metal pillar .

(10) After the move from the company, he was a pillar of support following the death of Wyclef's father two years ago, and a strong influence on the vocal aspect of his music.

(11) The memory cell includes an access transistor formed in a pillar of single crystal semiconductor material.

(12) A strong modern military was considered an essential pillar supporting the nation.

(13) He was a pillar of his local community

(14) Mayo and I opted to climb Glass Menagerie, a pillar of solid ice that spills down in frosted swirls like icing on a cake.

(15) There was a spiritual cloud that directed them during the day, and a pillar of fire that replaced it at night.

(16) The US considers it essential to maintain Morocco as a pillar of support in the Arab world.

(17) He is the ultimate example of drug-fuelled rock 'n' roll excess, the other is a douce, dapper pillar of Scotland's literary establishment.

(18) My worst moment came when I found myself fighting a losing battle against a pillar of fire which had suddenly turned back on itself and was heading in my direction.

(19) The tall pillar of stones on the summit is a well-known landmark and there are great views of the valleys and tarns below.

(20) Mary Nicholas, his mother, a seamstress by profession, has always been a pillar of support encouraging his musical efforts.