complement

Example Sentences

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"Our results suggest that altered metabolism is a significant contributor to Alzheimer's progression and, in addition, addressing the metabolic defect could be an important complement to approaches focused on Alzheimer's plaques and tangles," Sun said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

My research had found that corporate governance mechanisms, such as board of directors and active shareholders, tend to complement and balance each other to drive a company’s performance.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

More often, they become more interesting because they have a cinematic complement.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Puig’s CEO, Jose Manuel Albesa, said the group would continue to approach acquisitions that complement its portfolio, and that it remains confident in its strength as a standalone company for long-term value generation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

They are so different, but their differences, when they are on the same path, complement each other, fill in spaces.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman