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complication

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


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There is a complication with that cause-and-effect chain.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Days later, he ended up in an emergency room, where medical testing later confirmed an E. coli infection that resulted in a life-threatening kidney complication, according to his attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Meningitis can sometimes occur as a complication of some other infections, meaning several other vaccinations can also help protect people.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The runway’s red entrance lights may have also been a complication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Unanticipated complication: apparently, I don’t know how to talk in nice restaurants.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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