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complication

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


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The travel element does add a complication given the preference for Berrada and Wilcox is to inform Carrick of any decision face to face.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

For a stock market already questioning enormous AI costs, there’s another complication: that this boom could make inflation harder to tame and, in fact, give the Federal Reserve another reason to lift interest rates.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The researchers also had to explain an unexpected complication in their results.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

Nor were the fruits of the voice of conscience without controversy and complication, particularly where questions of race came into play.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Measles causes fever, respiratory symptoms and a rash, and in some cases more serious complications such as pneumonia and brain inflammation, which can lead to severe long-term health problems or even death.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Lingering complications from his fall kept Martinů from going to Prague to hear the premiere of his fifth symphony by the newly liberated Czech Philharmonic in 1947.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Although these studies can identify many important safety concerns, they may miss extremely rare complications or problems that take years to develop.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Management in August said changes to its McValue discount menu, combined with an array of different promotions, led to questions from consumers and complications for staff.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Of course. And, unless there are complications, he should be able to go home by Wednesday.”

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper


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