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"The committee recognises that this temporary subsidy complements, rather than replaces, AEL's continuing work to secure the most competitive wholesale fuel procurement arrangements available."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The outdoor entertaining areas were also refreshed with new landscaping and elegant iron furniture that complements the home’s timeless aesthetic.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

If you had to curate a quick three-book reading list that complements “Long Island Girls,” what would you pick?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

But as strange as it may sound, “Scary Movie” and “Stop! That! Train!” aren’t competitors so much as they are complements, two parodies that hold each other up when the other starts to lag.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Her day dress is buttercup yellow and perfectly complements her new skin color—a dusky light brown, like warmed milk with cinnamon and nutmeg stirred into it.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton