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elaborate

[ih-lab-er-it, ih-lab-uh-reyt] / ɪˈlæb ər ɪt, ɪˈlæb əˌreɪt /




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"It was such an elaborate scam," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The resort still hosts elaborate events, like a charity dinner and golf outing last week that included a speech by Justice, accompanied by Babydog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The post also arrives as AI tools are making it easier than ever to generate elaborate political imagery.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Grace, Jake, and Kojo worked out an elaborate scheme for not being at their own homes on Tuesday night.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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