elaborate
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He did not elaborate, but the White House later denied that he was alluding to nuclear weapons.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Imagine setting up an elaborate chain of dominoes, where each piece must strike the next in perfect sequence to create a satisfying final outcome.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Geishas, known as geikos in Kyoto, and apprentices called maikos have been donning elaborate costumes and fluttering fans since the Miyako Odori -- or "capital city dance" -- first started in 1872.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Broucke created an elaborate color and number-coded spreadsheet tracking each cast member’s location, scene and song in those 15-minute increments to ensure the staging appears effortless.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Beowulf’s picture was far more elaborate than those of his siblings, and it did need a bit more work coloring in the background, but the gist of it was on full, frightening view.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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