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complication

[kom-pli-key-shuhn] / ˌkɒm plɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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There is a complication with that cause-and-effect chain.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Meningitis can sometimes occur as a complication of some other infections, meaning several other vaccinations can also help protect people.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Amid the aftermath of Foxx’s health complication, Huckstepp, 27, had “been there for him” and was a supportive presence in the actor’s life, People reported in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In another complication, Manus’s investors, which include California-based venture-capital firm Benchmark, have already received their returns, people with knowledge of the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But he did not want the complication of marrying her for his papers; one day she would wake up and convince herself that it had never been merely for papers.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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