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intricate

[in-tri-kit] / ˈɪn trɪ kɪt /


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In an earlier project, Gaston, Lambie, and Steenbergen used liquid gallium to crystallize zinc into intricate `snowflake' structures.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

In Tehran, a flatbed truck, decorated with intricate latticework and Arabic Islamic script, carried five caskets, painted in the green, red and white of Iran's flag, including the smallest for Khamenei's 14-month-old granddaughter Zara.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Brazil put in 12 crosses in the first half but generally tried to break down a stubborn Japan backline with the intricate, short passing you might expect of the South American side.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Many players say the training sessions under Pochettino — which are intricate, focused and highly physical — are frequently more intense than the games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Painted across the front of the chipped, marred shield was an intricate red dragon.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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