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reinforcements

  • plural
    of reinforcement.
    reinforcement
    noun
    the act of reinforcing.

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Whether those reinforcements will be back Friday remains to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Moyes has been frustrated by the club's lack of signings and he made it clear he wanted reinforcements after the Carabao Cup second-round win against Preston on Wednesday.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon said the community is broke, desperate for government help and had been begging for reinforcements for months.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

So, now the midfield is sorted, it is natural for fans to look at the other areas of Carrick's squad that could do with reinforcements; namely left-back.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

“You’re safe here in Pianosa. It won’t make any difference to you when these German reinforcements arrive, will it?”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller