complement
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"Understanding the biological, behavioral, and social factors that promote exceptional cognitive aging may ultimately complement traditional disease-focused approaches and help inform more personalized strategies for supporting brain health across the lifespan."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
The Lakers pivoted quickly after James announced he wouldn’t return, overhauling the roster to complement star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Great Parterre, which is beneath the south lawn at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, was designed in 1699 for the 1st Duke of Devonshire, to complement the newly completed south facade of the house.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The companies said the new system would complement programs like NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence and the European Sky Shield Initiative by adding an upper layer of protection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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
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"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 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
If you had to curate a quick three-book reading list that complements “Long Island Girls,” what would you pick?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
But as strange as it may sound, “Scary Movie” and “Stop! That! Train!” aren’t competitors so much as they are complements, two parodies that hold each other up when the other starts to lag.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
But as we shall see in chapter 6, using a comma to separate a subject from its predicate or a verb from one of its complements is among the most grievous sins of mispunctuation.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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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
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
“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
Mrs. Evans said it complemented my auburn hair and hazel eyes.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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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
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
Just like he said—all so different, but complementing one another into the most beautiful rosary ever created.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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