complement
Example Sentences
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Officials have made it clear that drones are meant to complement — not replace — an aging fleet of 17 helicopters, among the largest in the world for a municipal police department.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
She suggests talking with a partner about what the day-to-day would look like for you as a newly unemployed person and how you would like your partner to complement that.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at TMX VettaFi, says these strategies are relevant in the current environment and can complement existing core portfolio holdings.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Many readers write that in a multicar household, an EV can be a perfect complement to a traditional vehicle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“My name is Lazlo Strange,” he called out, and the full complement of Tizerkane warriors turned their heads as one to look at him.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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