Example Sentences

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The undersized point guard has cemented himself as the Knicks’ “Captain Clutch” for his heroic performances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The U.S. stock market was riding high heading into Memorial Day weekend, as the S&P 500 cemented an eighth straight week in the green on Friday — its longest winning streak since 2023.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Many of his gags cemented his genius way of blowing raspberries at power, including CBS bosses.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Ashley Cole was cemented as England's first-choice left-back for the 2010 World Cup, but who would go to South Africa as his understudy?

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Cast-iron rungs were cemented into the wall, and since Sydney made the discovery, she went first, followed by Brooklyn and then Paris.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti