cement
Example Sentences
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Louis Sr.’s death, so unexpected, required Louis Jr. to take over the business himself, but it also cemented his vow to put God and family first.
From Los Angeles Times
Britain's annual inflation rate slowed more than expected in November to 3.2 percent, official data showed Wednesday which analysts said cement expectations of a Bank of England rate cut this week.
From Barron's
Netflix’s deal is expected to be investigated by the Justice Department, which has already begun considering how the tie-up would further cement the streaming giant’s dominance in the media industry.
Another potential positive of fighting, though the BBC would never acknowledge this, could be how it cements its brand, with a section of US consumers at least.
From BBC
“Selena brought us all together, and it cemented her legacy in a positive way. All the negativity was dispelled by that movie. You see that in the film and you feel it.”
From Los Angeles Times
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