complexion

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Johnson, who was already in the traditional leader's chair after her aggressive run down the slope, said that she felt "heartache" at Vonn's crash, which completely changed the complexion of the race.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Matches come so quickly that the entire complexion of the title race can change in a matter of days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

“Again, this has not happened yet, but it’s a scenario we need to stay alert to, as a confirmed breakdown would clearly shift the market’s complexion in a meaningful way,” Cappelleri wrote.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 19, 2025

While Ohtani was hitless in five at-bats on Wednesday night, Phillies counterpart Kyle Schwarber launched two homers, including a 455-foot blast in the fourth inning that changed the complexion of the game and series.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

“Extremely dangerous creatures,” said P.M., his complexion dimming.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles