Example Sentences

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Its endless intricacies have become a metaphor for high-stakes intellectual, political and diplomatic contests in which the best players see many steps ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

By then, he said, their memory of the case’s intricacies was already fading.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Beyond that, there are 'zero kilowatt zones', 'power-limited periods' and a series of other intricacies that many in F1 believe have made the rules far too convoluted.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

For both, the logistical intricacies of casting announcements, trailers and key art are important — but they’re nothing without the attention of each show’s very active and powerful fandom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Ten-year-old Martin spent hours beside his father, ready to hand over a needed tool, studying the correct way to wax, and discovering the well-crafted intricacies of a Porsche engine.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins