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How did Gothic architects compensate for the lateral thrust of the pointed arch in cathedrals such as Chartres and Notre Dame of Paris?

How did Gothic architects compensate for the lateral thrust of the pointed arch in cathedrals such as Chartres and Notre Dame of Paris?
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How did Gothic architects compensate for the lateral thrust of the pointed arch in cathedrals such as Chartres and Notre Dame of Paris?

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By using flying buttresses
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