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- noun Plural form of
tentpole .
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Examples
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"For them to coordinate distribution and marketing and us to still get the economic benefit while focusing exclusively on our own tentpoles is a win for both sides," Paramount Vice Chairman Rob Moore said.
Disney buys rights to release 'The Avengers,' 'Iron Man 3' Ben Fritz 2010
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And action spectaculars -- the so-called tentpoles that are meant to support the whole circus tent of studio production -- will always be in demand, along with inventive animation, romance and fantasy.
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Yeah, well, all it will take is one (or two) of these 3-D "tentpoles" to crash and burn at the box office to make Warners reconsider.
All Warner Bros Tentpole Movies Will Be Released in 3D | /Film 2010
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They might not be the "tentpoles" that make billions of dollars, but they certainly exist, in fact I'd be willing to bet that America makes more of them than any other single country.
Danny Groner: New Moon Will Save Hollywood From Disaster (Movies) 2009
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs detailed seven major new features that he described as "tentpoles" for the OS.
Ars Technica Chris Foresman 2010
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Gizmodo dives deep into iPhone OS 4 for a look at a tons of solid feature tweaks that weren't highlighted as "tentpoles" during Apple's big announcement last week.
Lifehacker Erica Ho 2010
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Notable new features for users ( "tentpoles" are in bold): * Multitasking.
WN.com - Articles related to Europe Unleashes Online Gambling to Fill Coffers 2010
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Notable new features for users ( "tentpoles" are in bold): * Multitasking.
WN.com - Articles related to Europe Unleashes Online Gambling to Fill Coffers 2010
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Notable new features for users ( "tentpoles" are in bold): * Multitasking.
WN.com - Articles related to Europe Unleashes Online Gambling to Fill Coffers 2010
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So, at this stage we question and query the "tentpoles"; MATC, Franklin High School, the Library (I met and enjoyed a long conversation with a library trustee last night; I'll speak at their next meeting), fire department, etc.
Sprawled Out: The Search for Community in the American Suburb 2009
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