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in cement

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  1. Firmly settled or determined; unalterable. For example, Their policy on taxes was set in cement despite opposition. For a synonym, see cast in stone.


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The probe targets companies including Cemex and Sika over chemicals used in cement, concrete and mortar.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Investors are a little nervous in part because the deal isn’t for aggregates, a component in cement manufacturing.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

“You’d have to have this insane network of pipes,” Harvey said of cutting down emissions in cement production.

From MarketWatch Dec. 6, 2025

We cousins all love him for his gregarious attitude, delicious carne asada and a career in cement that saw Chepe advance from laborer to supervisor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2025

Otto’s legs felt heavy, like they’d been dunked in cement, and it was hard catching his breath.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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