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cement

[si-ment] / sɪˈmɛnt /




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They found that nearly half of those declines were caused by the planet-heating gases released into the atmosphere by 122 of the world’s largest fossil fuel and cement companies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

The Canadian goods facing new 50% U.S. tariffs as of early Saturday include construction materials such as cement, paints, plywood, medium-density fiberboard and particle board.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

They impact some $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the United States, targeting products ranging from hockey sticks to cement.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

The Cloverleaf deal helps cement Nvidia’s growing role in supporting the data-center ecosystem at the earliest stages of development.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Her beef-liver kishka was as heavy as cement and came out looking the same way it went in, which was never a good sign.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

This comes at a time when Beijing is polishing its image abroad as it cements its role as a global power.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

BNP Paribas analyst Moses Sutton wrote after the deal that it cements “Nextpower as the all-around way for investors to play AI-supported solar + storage growth.”

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

The new investment comes as Unilever cements itself as a beauty, wellness and personal-care company after shedding slower-growing food brands.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

The PGA honor, presented at a ceremony in Beverly Hills, cements Anderson’s celebrated film as the front-runner for the best picture Oscar.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2026

Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Then, with the foreboding intro and the tapping heel of a bedazzled platform pump, the delicious reveal of Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter singing “Sweet Transvestite” cemented that this experience would bond us for life.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

By 1980, three consecutive No. 1 country singles cemented her cross-genre appeal, with one, “9 to 5,” simultaneously topping the pop charts.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

His latest haul put Durham in a strong position which McKinney cemented with an innings of poise and calculated aggression.

From BBC Aug. 22, 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

Somewhere between last summer and now, our daddy cemented the swing set down.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson

As the full-time whistle blew, cementing Spain's victory, the pair could be seen embracing on the pitch.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

And she did all this while cementing her legacy as one of the most influential and successful pop stars of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

We also see the inspirations for and evolution of her creative journey across the decades, further cementing her place as the one of the 20th century’s greatest and most important artists.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Most notably, Hunter agreed that he could not appeal the court’s ruling cementing his guilty verdict.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2026

There were sheets of ice binding the aspens to earth and cementing the tops of the hemlocks in arches.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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