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convoluted

[kon-vuh-loo-tid] / ˈkɒn vəˌlu tɪd /


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Politics is maths and Germany is no different, even if the maths can be quite convoluted.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

The solution is a shell-company tax that scales up based on how convoluted an organization is.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

After all, I’d never lay myself off, push any convoluted apps down my own throat, replace me with AI or let students use chatbots to supplant themselves.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

That surprise fueled intense word-of-mouth, with many viewers returning multiple times to figure out exactly what was going on in the convoluted narrative.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

At that moment Fang looked like he could barely slide off the couch let alone come up with some convoluted lie to amuse a friend.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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