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complex

[kuhm-pleks, kom-pleks, kom-pleks] / kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks /






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That explains the proliferation at the Shanghai show of robots, AI gadgets and “agentic” products that can automate complex tasks such as schedule planning.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

For people in the U.S. trying to figure out how to safely eat lettuce amid the outbreak, this is yet another layer to a complex story.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Zambada’s attorney has sought to paint a more complex portrait of his client, describing him in a sentencing memo as a product of circumstance from a difficult upbringing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

"It's an enormous, complex effort that ultimately depends on dedicated and brave individuals who work relentlessly to keep Canadians safe," he added.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

They camped out in a single building that was still standing among the remains of a burned-out factory complex.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

About 17 million gallons of water ripped through parked cars and flooded apartment complexes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

But due to much of this World Cup using existing stadia, hotels, training complexes and travel infrastructure, "there won't be any economic benefits from development".

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

Modi’s government has built a new Parliament building, relocated the prime minister’s office and is moving key ministries into new administrative complexes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The twin quakes toppled dozens of residential complexes mostly in the coastal La Guaira area.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Stars like the Sun are born in batches, in great compressed cloud complexes such as the Orion Nebula.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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