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intricate

[in-tri-kit] / ˈɪn trɪ kɪt /


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Memoir is challenging for many reasons, with the decision of how much intricate detail of one’s life and work to include at the top of that list.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

In “The First Emancipation: The Forgotten History of Abolition in Revolutionary France,” Jeremy D. Popkin, a professor emeritus of history at the University of Kentucky, reconstructs the intricate political debates that preceded the 1794 law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Dara was far from a front-runner going into the contest, but her intricate choreography and naggingly catchy chorus helped her eclipse the competition - giving Bulgaria its first ever Eurovison title.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Small tips, like the cut of hoods, or the excess arm space runners need in order to move, showed students how intricate even the simplest of pieces needed to be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

She spotted a purple house with a garden jammed full of plants and intricate sculptures.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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