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dovetailing



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He works well alongside assistant Harry Watling, the pair dovetailing well with a good blend of support and strong words to the squad.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

He said it often begins around late elementary to early middle school, dovetailing with the nascent stages of puberty.

From Slate Nov. 3, 2024

In what could directly challenge the Olympics, the Ultimate Championships are set to be staged every two years, dovetailing with world championships held every two years in odd-numbered years.

From Seattle Times Jun. 3, 2024

Celebrity-made brands aren’t necessarily replacing celebrity partnerships or endorsements — they’re dovetailing to diversify and fortify actors’ business portfolios.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2023

The rebel said, “You ain’t going to find excellenter workmanship, boys, for that sum, a guinea. Look’ee, pray, see the dovetailing of the joinery. Give it your eye.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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