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In a recent interview, Senator Franken said he and Mr. Davis had complemented each other, Mr. Davis bringing his improvisational experience to the act while Mr. Franken was adept at structuring a routine.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2012

Despite personality differences between Khalid and Fahd, the two men had complemented each other.

From Time Magazine Archive

He’d been meticulous about the way the colors and shapes of each variety had complemented each other.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

But it was far more painful to examine what it was about me that had complemented his techniques and allowed me to accept his authority.

From Take Me for a Ride: coming of age in a destructive cult by Laxer, Mark Eliot

The wit among the guard had complemented the crown upon his head by putting a reed in his hand for a sceptre.

From Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ by Wallace, Lewis