complement
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The Mentor had set sail from New Bedford, Mass., the whaling capital of the United States, in July 1831, with a complement of 21 men led by Capt. Edward Barnard.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“International sales complement the domestic market, maximizing the value of every animal and providing incentive for ranchers and cattle feeders to expand their operations,” the U.S.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
"The gene-therapy approach in this study is a new avenue that can complement and potentially augment what will surely be a multi-disciplinary solution to one day regenerate human limbs."
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
Over the past year Airbnb has overhauled its app and tried to offer more services to complement travelers’ vacations, such as paid photographers and massage appointments.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
The way one is good for advice about choosing the right college and another is good for advice about choosing the right shade of makeup to complement your complexion.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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