had complicated
- past perfect of complicate.
Example Sentences
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Beyond logistical complications, the palace believed the legal judgement expected Tuesday had complicated matters as it could compromise the king's constitutional position, the PA news agency reported.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Minutes from the Fed’s March 17-18 meeting, released Wednesday, underscored that the war hadn’t created the Fed’s reluctance to cut so much as it had complicated an already-cautious posture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Complexity is baked into the institution, and even before I left the faith, I had complicated thoughts and feelings about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2025
They both had complicated family histories marked by loss and trauma, and had found peace with one another.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2024
But the flashback had complicated his feelings a lot.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
