cement
Example Sentences
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Harrison says he took part in his first Nationals last year in London and it "cemented" his love for the sport.
From BBC
Chinese firms have long dominated the sector in Zambia and control major stakes in key mines and smelters, cementing Beijing's early-mover advantage.
From Barron's
By choosing violence at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk cemented their reputation as quite possibly the two most hated hockey players in the world.
She had pushed back on suggestions from her daughter to have an open hearing, worried about cementing her status as the victim of a heinous crime.
From BBC
World War II cemented the snack’s dominance: Sugar rationing crippled candy production, while popcorn, unrationed and still cheap, filled the void.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
