complement
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Promoters said the bill would complement proposed amendments to the country's existing mental health laws.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Draped in a torn white skirt and black fishnet gloves to complement, she wailed “I hate when girls die.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Goldman’s economists argue that currency revaluation would complement domestic reforms by sustaining growth as the trade surplus shrinks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
"Just to narrow it down to the subtypes of macrophages responsible for this complement protein production was very challenging."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
In Oedipus thought that Polybus was his father, the clause that Polybus was his father is a complement of the verb thought.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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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
Each one has her singular presence — Trachtenberg plucky and inspiring; Panettiere charming and bold — but together, they’re beautiful complements.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
“This complements our owned and colocated portfolio while reducing the capital burden of adding capacity for customers,” Volozh noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Ed Bartlam, co-founder of Underbelly, said: "Set against the magnificent backdrop of St George's Hall, we're looking forward to working with the local community to create a new seasonal highlight that complements Liverpool's festive calendar."
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The nutmeg blush complements the hint-of-pink lip gloss.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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Another considered a deep-green leotard whose verdant shade complemented the florals of her wrap skirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
One of the great achievements attributed to manager Lionel Scaloni was being the first coach to build a team that complemented Messi rather than relying on him.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
It is complemented by a 2020 print by the artist Dread Scott, an image of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 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
Now his face looked all pink and sweaty, which I’m sure complemented my purple, sweaty one.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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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 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
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
Outdoors was the end of something, an irrevocable, physical fact, defining and complementing our metaphysical condition.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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