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.
was buttressing
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past progressiveof buttress.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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This trust was built up while Nabiullina was buttressing Russia’s economy against Western sanctions, especially from the long reach of American penalties.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2022
I got the impression that a significant part of the work was buttressing Wu’s confidence, letting her work out thoughts and emotions in a protected environment.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 16, 2019
