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complicated

[kom-pli-key-tid] / ˈkɒm plɪˌkeɪ tɪd /


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Complicated family dynamics don't disappear just because it's Christmas and festive classics are playing.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Complicated though it may seem, the fancy-dress code does enhance the formality of the experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Complicated by other factors such as inadequate access to healthy food and lower physical activity, over half of patients with bipolar depression and schizophrenia are overweight or obese.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

“Inside the Complicated Reality of Being America’s Oldest President,” was the headline, apparently written by Franz Kafka.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

I'm going to have to stand up in front of Gary Drake and Neal Brose and my entire class to read from Mr. Kempsey's book, Plain Prayers for a Complicated World.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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