complement
Example Sentences
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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
"It would be a novel target that may complement existing therapies like Ozempic, for example, and improve the lives of many who suffer from obesity and other appetite-related conditions."
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the aim was to complement a previous similar law, passed five years ago, which allowed the government to close associations accused of promoting Islamic separatism.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
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
I was only planning to get a trim, but she and Avery think I should go shoulder-length and get side bangs, which would complement my face shape.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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