need reinforcement
Frequency: 6.99.8 per million words
to require support or strengthening
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Examples (10)
- The old bridge will need structural reinforcement to handle heavier traffic.
- His confidence began to waver, suggesting he might need emotional reinforcement.
- The argument presented by the lawyer did not need further reinforcement; it was solid.
- After the earthquake, many buildings will need significant reinforcement.
- This theory will need more experimental reinforcement before it can be accepted.
- The team's morale seemed to need some reinforcement after the series of losses.
- Her position in the debate didn't need external reinforcement; her facts were clear.
- To prevent future erosion, the riverbanks will need considerable reinforcement.
- Sometimes, even the strongest leaders need a bit of reinforcement from their team.
- The struggling startup badly seemed to need financial reinforcement.