complement
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The two microbes appeared to complement one another chemically, with each producing compounds the other could use, including vitamins, nutrients and hydrogen.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
His goals shifted the power balance in Manchester and, after a decade in sky blue, he departed as the club's all-time record scorer with 260 goals to complement his five league titles.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
I would think of this as a complement to the AI training that many firms are doing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Promoters said the bill would complement proposed amendments to the country's existing mental health laws.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“I thought a tree covered in fire would make for a proper complement to ones made from ice.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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Its more mobile footprint in the Philippines complements the U.S. presence in Japan, where America has permanent bases that host tens of thousands of troops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Layered images hint at the underlying complexity while St. Vincent’s “Slow Disco” complements the meditative rhythm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
"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
There’s the creaminess of the butter, which complements the richness of the dates.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Her day dress is buttercup yellow and perfectly complements her new skin color—a dusky light brown, like warmed milk with cinnamon and nutmeg stirred into it.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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AFP therefore complemented the global picture by independently analysing data from the European Copernicus programme.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 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
Reviving prize law could be complemented by Congress’s issuing letters of marque and reprisal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
He’d been meticulous about the way the colors and shapes of each variety had complemented each other.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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When Dick’s bought Foot Locker last year, the move had the potential to increase Dick’s customer base in urban areas, where Foot Locker stores were concentrated, complementing Dick’s stores in the suburbs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
If L7 was a statement, Finch was its punctuation, her crayon-bright hair complementing a radiant humanity.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Scarborn” was, in fact, directed by the Polish Pawel Maślona and written by Michał A. Zieliński and finds structural soundness in having two heroes of such different, complementing dispositions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Ducks owner Henry Samueli has denied interest in the Angels, but he could consider extending and complementing his OC Vibe development across the 57 Freeway — and his hockey team already wears the Anaheim name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
They wear fashionable gowns that do not match exactly but coordinate beautifully, one complementing the other.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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