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complement

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




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Dan Lawrence returns following an exceptional season so far with Surrey and we believe he has the right level of experience, maturity and skill to complement our middle order.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Brynjolfsson, a leading technology economist, says it’s in business leaders’ “enlightened self interest” to complement rather than replace workers with AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 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

"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 start with, the fact that like is a preposition, which typically takes a noun phrase complement, does not mean that it may not take a clausal complement as well.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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 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 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

“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

Strong consumer interest is being complemented by central and state governments’ supportive EV policies, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 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

The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

She was tall and her perfectly long face complemented her beautiful cheekbones and big brown eyes.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

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

But experts say it is meant to be part of a robust clean energy portfolio, complementing other renewable sources, such as solar power and battery energy storage.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 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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