complexion

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Johnson, who was already in the traditional leader's chair after her aggressive run down the slope, said that she felt "heartache" at Vonn's crash, which completely changed the complexion of the race.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Matches come so quickly that the entire complexion of the title race can change in a matter of days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

“Again, this has not happened yet, but it’s a scenario we need to stay alert to, as a confirmed breakdown would clearly shift the market’s complexion in a meaningful way,” Cappelleri wrote.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 19, 2025

Rahul tentatively played on, and had two tight lbw decisions - first against Jaiswal on 12 and the second against Nair on five - gone England's way the day could have had a different complexion.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Her complexion pulsed darker beneath her freckles, making her scratch appear less vivid.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan