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complicate

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


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The fervent demand comes despite Musk’s unconventional approach to the offering and a flurry of events that would complicate a typical IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

One condition alone can be difficult to address, but intertwined maladies further complicate matters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

That could further complicate reform efforts by Faye, who sacked his former ally Sonko on Friday after months of tensions.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

But outside of earnings season, investors must contend with worries about the Iran conflict, higher oil prices and the risk that renewed inflation pressures could complicate the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

And to complicate it, new wrinkles are being added to the fabric of the Scythedom every day.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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