complementary

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Future studies will look more closely at how methionine works, whether other amino acids may produce similar or complementary effects, and how the findings might translate to people.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses.”

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Then there are their complementary economies: Russia as a major exporter of oil, gas and other raw materials, and China's industrial economy providing a vast market for them.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

BMS said the tie-up will serve as a key growth driver by leveraging complementary strengths across geographies, while Hengrui described the deal as the next step in its global expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Griffith, however, did not go along, since for some months he had preferred a scheme where gene copying was based upon the alternative formation of complementary surfaces.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson