Example Sentences

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This year, those wins are buttressing a group sporting a deep, dominant pitching staff and one of the most dynamic offensive talents in baseball.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2022

The Taliban are buttressing relations with local businessmen to keep them operating, while the leadership makes its case for international recognition in meetings with foreign officials.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2021

Some investor-professors bristle at the notion they are buttressing their portfolios with projects from current students.

From Reuters • Dec. 10, 2014

They are buttressing their memory of the event.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2012