How to Use reinforcement in a Sentence

reinforcement

noun
  • The bridge is in need of reinforcement.
  • We need to prevent enemy reinforcements from reaching the front line.
  • You should encourage good behavior with positive reinforcement.
  • Good news is, some reinforcements are en route.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
  • The plan for rapid reinforcements is itself a work in progress.
    — Ellen Nakashima, Washington Post, 5 June 2023
  • With enough of this reinforcement, a dog will learn to avoid a snake with a single whiff.
    — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022
  • Stories are how the present calls for reinforcement from the past.
    — Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2021
  • With their trade deadline reinforcements in, this team has few holes.
    — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Bullpen reinforcements and further depth are on the way, too.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 May 2026
  • Friday will be a reinforcement of that scout.
    — Broderick Turner follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Snell and Betts are not the only reinforcements on the way.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
  • The support goes past the arch too, with heel reinforcement adding to the allure.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
  • Add some steel reinforcement bars and concrete’s what the modern world is made of.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2021
  • Things are starting to ramp up, and Lino has called in the reinforcements.
    — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 23 Dec. 2019
  • The work will add steel reinforcement to the framework under the bridge.
    — oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Police set up a perimeter around the house and called for reinforcements.
    — Andrea Perez Balderrama, Detroit Free Press, 21 Aug. 2019
  • As the episode ends, the elf is stuck waiting for reinforcements that aren’t coming.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024
  • The group deserves some patience to see that through with some reinforcements around the edges.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • Dark brown stains are signs that the steel reinforcement bars are corroding.
    — Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, 5 July 2021
  • Then, under the canopy tent, push up on the reinforcement center pole.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Now everybody’s in reinforcement mode of ‘this is what school’s like again.
    — Alexandria Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Valdez gives them not only a reinforcement but an upgrade.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • And the Sabres do need reinforcements in their lineup.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The bridge, meanwhile, gained reinforcement from a guard rail while a long-term fix is planned for a concrete wall.
    — Indystar Staff, Indianapolis Star, 11 Jan. 2020
  • The Cubs could be getting more bullpen reinforcements soon.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • The guys brought reinforcements to the showcase.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The best way to teach your dog to settle is with positive reinforcement.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
  • In the bullpen, the Dodgers should get a couple of reinforcements in the coming days.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
  • Is there any hope for reinforcements for middle relief?
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Other reinforcement from within could help by the end of the season.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2022

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