Sentences

buttress in a sentence

n.

Definition

A buttress is a structural support that reinforces a building or an emotional or moral support that strengthens someone during difficult times.

Sample Sentences

  1. The old cathedral was supported by a series of elegant buttresses.
  2. She used her friendship as a buttress during the tough times.
  3. The architects designed a new buttress to reinforce the crumbling wall.
  4. His argument was a strong buttress to the case for reform.
  5. The school sought to buttress its curriculum with more hands-on activities.
  6. Concrete buttresses were installed to stabilize the bridge after the flood.
  7. The community came together to buttress the local arts program.
  8. Her research served as a buttress for the controversial theory.
  9. The ancient ruins still show traces of the buttresses that once stood tall.
  10. He felt that his parents' support was a vital buttress in his career choices.
  11. The architect designed the cathedral with impressive buttresses to support the tall walls.
  12. She felt a strong need to buttress her argument with more evidence before the presentation.
  13. In times of crisis, friends can often serve as a buttress against despair.
  14. The old stone bridge was reinforced with additional buttresses to ensure its stability.
  15. His confidence was buttressed by years of experience in the field.
  16. The community came together to buttress the local library during funding cuts.
  17. The historian pointed out that the primary sources buttress his interpretation of the events.
  18. The emotional support from her family acted as a buttress during her difficult times.
  19. They used a series of buttresses to prevent the ancient ruin from collapsing.
  20. The team needed to buttress their strategy with thorough research before the competition.

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