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complementary

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


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Then there are their complementary economies: Russia as a major exporter of oil, gas and other raw materials, and China's industrial economy providing a vast market for them.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Our intention is to rebuild a complementary economy with Venezuela.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Scott-Wright told the BBC she has "never claimed to be a medical doctor" and her role with families is "complementary to - not a replacement for - medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“The MFC would be complementary to other security maritime task forces, including the maritime planning effort the U.K. and France are leading,” the cable reads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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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