complement
Example Sentences
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The pumpkin rice and peas, seasoned with thyme, from Dominica was a good complement to the Trinidadian curry shrimp, whose pot was licked clean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at TMX VettaFi, says these strategies are relevant in the current environment and can complement existing core portfolio holdings.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, he called for a common EU framework to "complement and reinforce the necessary national initiatives for the protection of minors".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
"It would be a novel target that may complement existing therapies like Ozempic, for example, and improve the lives of many who suffer from obesity and other appetite-related conditions."
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
The resistant sweetness that breaks open at last to deliver peanut butter—the oil and salt which complement the sweet pull of caramel.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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