elaborate
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The conspiracy, prosecutors allege, used an elaborate series of fronts, and the hospice locations were often not brick-and-mortar facilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
In her formalwear, Elizabeth favored elaborate embroidery of satin, lace, and silk that incorporated pearls, crystals and sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He did not elaborate, but the White House later denied that he was alluding to nuclear weapons.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Imagine setting up an elaborate chain of dominoes, where each piece must strike the next in perfect sequence to create a satisfying final outcome.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
What if all of it turned out to be some elaborate joke?
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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