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complementary

[kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


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BPM said the proposed combination would benefit from the complementary territorial footprints of the two banks, result in cost savings of more than 650 million euros and revenue synergies above 450 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He believes his interviews, which focus more on the guest's personal life, are "complementary" to those offered by major media outlets.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Rather than a tunnel through space, it can be understood as two complementary components of a quantum state.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses.”

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

He learns about color theory, and especially about complementary colors.

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




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