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complement

[kom-pluh-muhnt, kom-pluh-ment] / ˈkɒm plə mənt, ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt /




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The weapons work with RTX will complement Xcimer’s efforts to create a commercial fusion power plant by 2035, said Galloway, who is chief executive and chief science officer.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

He believes the experience he has gained over the years can complement Liam's coaching and natural ability.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

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

“The nuts and coconut complement that floral tea flavor.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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

"Aerial support complements the extensive work already being undertaken by firefighters and partner agencies on the ground and enhances our ability to limit the spread of fire where conditions allow."

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The deal makes strategic sense for the U.K. drugmaker given that it brings in a new product that complements its existing Tagrisso franchise in lung cancer, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The group is pushing for the creation of more guardrails, incentives and institutions to “steer AI in a direction that complements humans and benefits society.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The nutmeg blush complements the hint-of-pink lip gloss.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

Another considered a deep-green leotard whose verdant shade complemented the florals of her wrap skirt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

The listing highlights the home’s airy areas: “The open floor plan, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass doors, seamlessly integrates the indoors with the outdoors, offering an extraordinary living experience.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 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

Reviving prize law could be complemented by Congress’s issuing letters of marque and reprisal.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 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

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

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

For policymakers, AI is simultaneously substituting and complementing different parts of the same workflow.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

I saw my work as complementing Barack’s success in establishing the 2010 Affordable Care Act, which greatly increased access to health insurance for all Americans.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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