complex
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Rachel Khong’s irresistible puzzle of a second novel suggests it is a mistake to think we can force complex, nature-nurture identities in a chosen direction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The complex and time-consuming ordeal has even spawned a cottage industry of consultants to help people navigate it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
These exchanges appear to have encouraged cultural growth, more complex social behavior, and innovations such as formal burials and the symbolic use of ochre for decoration.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Officials described the discussions as tense and complex, with negotiators struggling to bridge gaps over security guarantees, control of maritime access and broader regional concerns tied to Iran’s role.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
This was the unit that Marina Raskova would be commanding herself—she, too, had had to learn to fly the complex Pe-2 before she could lead her flight crews into battle.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing complex
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 2
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The Catcher in the Rye
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Vocabulary from "Stop Expecting Games to Build Empathy" by Julie Muncy
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