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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it
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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with
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Wasserman also attributed the initial lag to the complexities of the partnership program between the USOPC and LA28, which aimed to drive more revenue by selling bulk partnerships over four Olympics in Beijing (’21), Paris (’24), Milan (’26) and LA.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 22 May 2025
How to address that issue is complicated, and Gov. Moore’s conclusion that now wasn’t the right moment to explore the question with a commission is reasonable given the other complexities of our time.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Jurors also heard from a psychologist who delved into the complexities of abusive relationships.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Overview The complexities of the U.K.’s indirect tax landscape can be challenging for overseas businesses to navigate when starting to sell here for the first time, especially for those selling to consumers.
—Robert Marchant, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
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She was hospitalized after having difficulty breathing and later suffered cardiac arrest, her brother told the outlet.—
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Layer a white cotton T-shirt underneath for a more comfortable styling choice, and a belt with silver hardware cinches the waist for an extra dose of sophistication.—
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Tory Burch: on sale for $118.80 Original price: $198 These Tory Burch frames feature an irregular, chunky shape that adds a touch of sophistication to any look.—
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The new strategy would continue the current vaccine approval process for people ages 65 and older and younger people with health problems that put them at high risk for serious complications from the virus.—
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Additional measures to avoid oral complications should also be taken, according to Sachar.—
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Unfortunately, Sowa said, some prescribing physicians simply aren’t familiar enough with the intricacies of GLP-1s to provide the necessary guidance.—
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The sequels would expand on the diabolical intricacy of the Mouse Trap death scenes, upping the ante with ever more elaborate (and gross) set pieces.—
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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