complement

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In early March, Bern announced its intention to examine the acquisition of an additional long-range surface-to-air missile system, preferably manufactured in Europe, to complement the Patriot system.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

They come in many forms, and although they have faced criticism for high fees and complex rules, they can — when structured carefully — complement a diversified portfolio for people concerned about outliving their savings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

A Perry Ellis item could complement an existing wardrobe rather than requiring the customer to rebuild their entire closet to fit a single expensive statement piece.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The acquisition adds an early-stage drug candidate, an anti-IgE antibody, to complement Novartis’s existing allergy portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Once she created her own algorithm to sort out the irrelevant photos from the streetcams, she had a full complement of surveillance videos.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman