Example Sentences

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California has complicated requirements, though, for proving that one has truly moved beyond the reach of state tax collectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The diet culture of the ’90s was never totally vanquished, and Ozempic has complicated narratives about body size, health, and self-love, to put it mildly.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

To be sure, the rapid adoption of AI, and the massive spending that has accompanied the rise of this technology, has complicated the outlook for many individual companies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

"The feeling is that VAR has complicated the game, instead of purifying it," Balague added.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The unexpected early arrival of the Murray twins has complicated his schedule already, but if the lighting of the bonfire proceeds as planned, that should be enough.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern