complement
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Countries often complement them with smaller scoopers, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that carry higher loads but have to be refilled on land.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"We didn't anticipate big discoveries, given how extensively the planet has been studied, but we did complement Mars science with the data we collected through Psyche's unique perspective."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
The aim was to complement existing GP practices, said Constance.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"So getting it back in all of its glory to complement everything that's been going on around it is really important."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
To complement is to complete, to round out, or to bring to perfection; a complement is something that completes or makes whole.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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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 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 outdoor entertaining areas were also refreshed with new landscaping and elegant iron furniture that complements the home’s timeless aesthetic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Other cheese options include freshly grated gruyère, a classic choice for French Onion soup; Parmigiano-Reggiano, which is perfect in tomato-forward pasta soups; and crumbly goat cheese, which complements butternut squash soup or pumpkin bisque.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
“Thank you, Mrs. Cameron. And, may I say, that sweater certainly complements your eye color.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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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
The new version of the brand's signature saddle bag, inspired by vintage American cars, complemented the outfits.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
“Hush. Don’t worry none,” she whispered, and the honey in her words complemented the sundown spilling on the lake.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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If L7 was a statement, Finch was its punctuation, her crayon-bright hair complementing a radiant humanity.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
“These gains are entirely driven by high-intensity adopters with entry-level jobs rising by about 12%, suggesting that heavy AI investment is complementing workforce growth rather than replacing workers,” says Slok.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 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
“Scarborn” was, in fact, directed by the Polish Pawel Maślona and written by Michał A. Zieliński and finds structural soundness in having two heroes of such different, complementing dispositions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 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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