sophisticated
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"The US increasingly sees these groups as sophisticated transnational criminal organizations with regional reach," said Rebecca Bill Chavez, president of the Washington-based Inter-American Dialogue.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Hollywood feels incompatible with Martel’s sophisticated, confrontational movies rooted in her country’s troubles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
They were the kinds of residents I always imagined Fairhope as having: friendly and sophisticated, meeting regularly to discuss the world.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
They have developed into sophisticated organisations with a clear structure, a security source told the BBC.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“I guess ol’ Jake sort of reminded you of sophisticated, yet cynical, Sammy Wertzberger.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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