complication
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County in September reported the death of a school-age child from a complication of measles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
The complication is that one child was given a property close to home, while another child was given a cabin several states away.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
One complication remains: ViaSat has pledged to pool its spectrum in a joint venture with U.A.E.-based Space42.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
“So key risks for today will be any reversal or complication in U.S.-Iran cease-fire talks,” UOB added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The boy cried “Gosh!” and “Sweet mother!” at every complication in her story, tucking his thumbs into the pockets of his overalls and rocking on his heels.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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