cement
noun
any of various calcined mixtures of clay and limestone, usually mixed with water and sand, gravel, etc., to form concrete, that are used as a building material.
have cemented
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present perfectof cement.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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But it seems to have cemented a core belief: Being a good swimmer can be a lifesaving skill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
With a few strokes of his pencil, Filippo Sorcinelli brought to life a flowing liturgical robe -- fitting for the man whose artistry and faith have cemented an international reputation for one-of-a-kind ecclesiastical attire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Defender Morgan appears to have cemented her place as England's centre-back partner to captain Leah Williamson when she returns from injury.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
As assistant attorney general, Delrahim authorized a lawsuit seeking to block the deal, saying it would have cemented Visa’s monopoly in online debit transactions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Balboa was delighted with the presents he had received, and Tumaco was satisfied to have cemented the alliance.
From De Orbe Novo, Volume 1 (of 2) The Eight Decades of Peter Martyr D'Anghera by Francis Augustus MacNutt
