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complementary

[kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


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Scott-Wright told the BBC she has "never claimed to be a medical doctor" and her role with families is "complementary to - not a replacement for - medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

"This industry-revitalising transaction brings together two exceptional global businesses with highly complementary geographic footprints and innovation platforms," the joint statement said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Together, these discoveries suggest that nutrients from both plant and animal sources may work in complementary ways to support the immune system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

This coordinated approach reflects elected officials’ determination to address anticompetitive practices while also pursuing complementary housing policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The overwhelming biological merits of a self- complementary DNA molecule made him effectively concede the race.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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