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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

That complication is what makes them the perfect test case for AI “doctors” trained to read breast imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

When our food and clothing and housing all are born in the complication of mass production, mass method is bound to get into our thinking and to eliminate all other thinking.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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