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complement

[kom-pluh-muhnt, kom-pluh-ment] / ˈkɒm plə mənt, ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt /




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These acquisitions enhance its geographic diversification, complement existing operations, and are expected to be earnings accretive.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

He functions as a deep-lying conductor and would complement summer signing Elliot Anderson, who is comfortable as a box-to-box midfielder as well as the number six role he plays for England.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Because compound 10 acts through a different biological pathway, the researchers believe it could potentially complement existing treatments rather than replace them.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Offshore wind power, a complement to solar because it blows overnight, is lagging in California in the face of powerful political opposition.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

I’m about to complement her shirt, when the girl I assume is Emma crosses her arms and raises one eyebrow.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

“This complements our owned and colocated portfolio while reducing the capital burden of adding capacity for customers,” Volozh noted.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

There’s the creaminess of the butter, which complements the richness of the dates.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

"Aerial support complements the extensive work already being undertaken by firefighters and partner agencies on the ground and enhances our ability to limit the spread of fire where conditions allow."

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The deal makes strategic sense for the U.K. drugmaker given that it brings in a new product that complements its existing Tagrisso franchise in lung cancer, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Most verbs that take subjectless complements, such as try in Alice tried to calm down, are governed by an ironclad rule that forces the overt subject to be identical to the missing subject.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

One of the great achievements attributed to manager Lionel Scaloni was being the first coach to build a team that complemented Messi rather than relying on him.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

It is complemented by a 2020 print by the artist Dread Scott, an image of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“The main level features a spectacular primary suite, complemented by an upper-level second primary suite and four additional bedroom suites,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

The new version of the brand's signature saddle bag, inspired by vintage American cars, complemented the outfits.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

Fond of costumes, Sandy appeared wearing a high-altitude climbing suit over her evening dress, complemented by mountaineering boots, crampons, ice ax, and a bandolier of carabiners.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

If L7 was a statement, Finch was its punctuation, her crayon-bright hair complementing a radiant humanity.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

Here soaring horns sit atop dripping, spattered masses, the high polish and sharp points of the parabolic shapes complementing the curvaceous, organically decorated bases below.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“These gains are entirely driven by high-intensity adopters with entry-level jobs rising by about 12%, suggesting that heavy AI investment is complementing workforce growth rather than replacing workers,” says Slok.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Its corporate communications “was an early adopter and leverages the technology in a number of areas including copy-editing and proofreading, complementing rigorous team member reviews.”

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

Just like he said—all so different, but complementing one another into the most beautiful rosary ever created.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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