- past participle of complicate.
- past tense form of complicate.
complicated
Example Sentences
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But figuring out who gets what has become a complicated legal battle, underscoring a harsh reality: Even when stolen money is found, getting it back can be another ordeal entirely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
There’s no harm in that per se, but you’ll have to forgive my irritation with Sudeikis, Lawrence, Hunt and fellow executive producer and showrunner Joe Kelly’s clumsiness with the team’s most complicated working relationship.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
Efforts to identify victims have been complicated by a number of factors.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The newer multi-cancer blood tests are even more complicated in terms of what they can and cannot offer patients.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
“I doubt he could! That mojo is too complicated even for an advanced Manifestor,” Alex says.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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