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“But the complicating factor is their decision not to pick sides.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Reports claim that some workers did not bring mandatory tracking devices into the mines, and blueprints provided by the Liushenyu coal mine to authorities did not match the conditions at the mine, complicating rescue efforts.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

SpaceX’s future may even include a merger with Tesla, further complicating the growth trajectory and stock upside.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Another complicating factor: Maui is a buyer’s market, so sellers have less room to negotiate with agents and buyers.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

And it really helps to keep the container very narrow, so that you don't have to worry about waves bouncing off the sides and complicating things.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones