Example Sentences

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The troops will supplement a handful of U.S. military personnel already in Nigeria to help local forces use intelligence to identify targets for military strikes, according to U.S. and Nigerian officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Today, Black believes Meta’s investments in AI will supplement its existing advertising business instead of diverting attention away from it.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

The community will supplement the federal grant with $627,000 of its own money.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2023

"In the face of these challenges, many households will supplement spending with savings and credit to provide a cushion and result in a positive holiday season," President and Chief Executive Matthew Shay said.

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2022

If you happen to be alone, a saddle blanket will supplement the tarp to give some sort of protection to your feet, and, provided it is stretched tightly, will shed quite a downpour.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward