dovetailed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dovetailed
Example Sentences
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“Its growth dovetailed with plans to live in a system isolated from the West.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
That assessment dovetailed with a Goldman Sachs note from strategist Alvin So, who cautioned the South Korean banks are starting to curb consumer loans and access to leveraged trading accounts to tamp down elevated risks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Despite that there were promising combinations between Max Ojomoh and Murley in wide channels and full-back Marcus Smith dovetailed nicely with fly-half George Ford, stepping in to first receiver at times.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Nevertheless, his message dovetailed with some fresh commentary noting how erstwhile darlings of Big Tech, in particular, have been so badly hit that they are now highly attractive.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
The last thing he found was a square oak box with dovetailed corners and a brass plate let into the lid.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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