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complicate

[kom-pli-keyt, kom-pli-kit] / ˈkɒm plɪˌkeɪt, ˈkɒm plɪ kɪt /


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To complicate matters further, not everyone may equally bear the burden of false accusations.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

A continued moderation in inflation is critical to supporting stock valuations, while a prolonged rise in oil prices could complicate that path.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Strong February spending and March’s 62,000 private payroll increase complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate decisions.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said in written commentary shared with MarketWatch that if Trump follows through, it would complicate the outlook for markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

When African Americans began to exercise their right to vote in the 1970s, there was deep concern among some prosecutors and judges about how the racial demographics in some counties would complicate their reelections.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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