concrete
Example Sentences
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"It visualises the state providing concrete compensation to the families of fallen soldiers... as a symbolic showcase," he said.
From Barron's
The anticipation and exuberance that bounced around in the arena moments ago gets sucked out of the concrete and cold dread rushes in.
By contrast stocks that operate in the tangible economy of steel, rubber and concrete and regularly return profits to shareholders, have been seeing prices surge.
From Barron's
Bethany says there are still unanswered questions over the case, such as the identities of those charged, and frustration at the lack of concrete information coming out of Laos.
From BBC
In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune their rhythms for a grassroots carnival parade few tourists have heard of.
From Barron's
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