buttress
noun
any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall.
have buttressed
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present perfectof buttress.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Nor did the regime implement any major domestic political and economic reforms that could have buttressed its popular support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
They say he tried to hide the transfers between the two firms and their close relationship - and lawyers have buttressed their allegations with text messages, spreadsheets and tweets.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023
Capital controls have buttressed the rouble for months, while this week's peak of a month-end tax period that sees exporting companies convert dollar and euro revenue into roubles may add short-term support.
From Reuters ● Jun. 27, 2022
Recent news about Bill Gates’ ownership of farmland have buttressed the pervasive notion that corporate is king in the farming world.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
The resolute and clear-headed Pottinger, who, if the opportunity had been given him, might have buttressed and steadied Macnaghten, was relegated to provincial service.
From The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Archibald Forbes
