complement
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The researchers also emphasized that drinking coffee should complement, not replace, well-established approaches to protecting liver health.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
But the Lakers have replaced LeBron with Walker Kessler, the 24-year-old defensive center who is the perfect complement to Luka Doncic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“We also want to highlight that the companies’ cash flow profiles complement each other well.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
To complement ffin's biology background, they also have an expert advisory panel of academics working in soil ecology at various universities to consult with on technical and scientific developments.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The undiminished zoo of particles presses on the outside of the plates, and without the full complement on the inside, the plates are crushed together, even in the deepest vacuum.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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"The committee recognises that this temporary subsidy complements, rather than replaces, AEL's continuing work to secure the most competitive wholesale fuel procurement arrangements available."
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Their unobtrusive placement complements their immersive musicality, hitherto only possible outdoors with high-end earphones or headphones connected to sophisticated digital acoustic conversion equipment costing a bundle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
The outdoor entertaining areas were also refreshed with new landscaping and elegant iron furniture that complements the home’s timeless aesthetic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Synaptics supplies an “AI-centric compute platform” that supports these systems and complements ON Semiconductor’s existing offerings, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The nutmeg blush complements the hint-of-pink lip gloss.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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Ultimately, the tracks would be complemented with multiple sound walls and shields, the latter clear structures designed to block coaster rumbles and audience screams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The 20-year-old's huge serve and defensive solidity is complemented by fluid movement, best demonstrated in a magnificent quarter-final win over Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
“The main level features a spectacular primary suite, complemented by an upper-level second primary suite and four additional bedroom suites,” adds the listing.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
That has complemented a social-media listening tool that scrapes the internet for yet more trends, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
The cream’s pleasant tang complemented the honeyed taste and spongy texture of the cake layers.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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If complementing rather than replacing workers is ultimately more profitable, successful firms will choose that path without government intervention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
If L7 was a statement, Finch was its punctuation, her crayon-bright hair complementing a radiant humanity.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
“These gains are entirely driven by high-intensity adopters with entry-level jobs rising by about 12%, suggesting that heavy AI investment is complementing workforce growth rather than replacing workers,” says Slok.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
At D-Wave’s latest investor day, management noted that system sales were increasingly contributing to top-line growth, complementing steady quantum-computing-as-a-service revenue.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Just like he said—all so different, but complementing one another into the most beautiful rosary ever created.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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