elaborate

Example Sentences

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“It just jumps off the page in this complaint that, really, this is just an elaborate fee-harvesting scheme,” Pierce said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Former Cine & TV Artistes' Association official Amit Behl said filmmakers often cannot afford to halt shoots midway, especially when a large crew or elaborate action sequences are involved.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

A Cuban tour guide at Havana’s historic Colón Cemetery, a popular visitor draw because of its elaborate monuments and mausoleums, said she lost her job this spring as tourism collapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The International Energy Agency estimates it is at least 30% cheaper to produce a small electric SUV in China than in more advanced economies, largely because of lower battery costs and elaborate supply chains.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

When Thaya Jaan came to visit last year, we didn’t understand why Mama went overboard cooking elaborate Pakistani feasts for him, including the dishes usually reserved for dinner parties.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan