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
Others, now including Massachusetts, have cemented the protection with judicial decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
And he was targeting a sub-two-hour time at April's Rotterdam Marathon - a benchmark, never achieved in an open race, that would have cemented a place in the history books.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2024
I have cemented it to wood, metal, glass, sealing-wax, etc., when I have electrified without any great effect.
From A History of Science — Volume 2 by Henry Smith Williams
