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complication

[kom-pli-kay-shuhn] / ˌkɒm plɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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But this is where another complication may arise.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Removing the pilot would have added the cost and complication of certifying a robot jet to fly fast over urban areas.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

In Thurman’s case, despite clear signs of an ectopic pregnancy, two emergency departments sent her home without resolving the complication.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

Bristol Myers’ zola-cel pause, announced this week, followed a different complication called ICANS, a form of brain inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Which brings me to the final complication in that overplotted year.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Let’s not throw any more complications our way.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

And they often lead to preventable complications and higher long-term spending.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

Family dynamics run deep, and sorting through the complications involved in restricting a connection to the outside world or keeping tabs on an older person will look different for every household.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Previous research has shown that complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia can affect health years later, making continued medical follow-up especially important.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

She went through a most tangled-up explanation about the how and why, and finished by saying if we should start our complications, we should come see her.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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