complexities

plural of complexity
as in complications
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with

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Recent Examples of complexities Compared to the more flawed Sherlock Holmes or James Bond — two other literary heroes whose various screen iterations have often, albeit not always, sanded down their complexities — Reacher is barely a character at all. Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Cori navigates the complexities of growing up in a small town with men who limit her, a mother who can’t protect her, and her dream of becoming a writer. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Historical background The complexities of Pennsylvania’s system of municipalities go back to its foundation as a colony in the 17th century. Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 Kuda kepang practitioners in Singapore—where the dance has been adopted by Malay performers from a variety of backgrounds—also navigate the complexities of race and religion. H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026 In-car innovations focus on customer experience and V2X safety, while physical AI enhances smart cities, despite infrastructure deployment complexities. Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The bright artwork and friendly prose capture the complexities of kids’ emotions and celebrate the fun that a loving caregiver and child can have together even when life feels tough. Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, internal complexities across departments and tight computing resources have also slowed model development. CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Because of the randomness of some of these things and complexities like deletions, many of the individual inferences about history will be wrong. ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
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Noun
  • The baby’s injuries were consistent with a ligature strangulation, and his cause of death was complications of mechanical asphyxia, the examiner testified.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Representatives for Katsis confirmed his death on Thursday in Los Angeles, from complications of congestive heart failure, in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter and Billboard.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Authorities have cited difficulties tracking down the man’s next of kin, but overall police have said little about the case besides that the man had been armed with dangerous weapons.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Reports came from multiple parts of the United States, with customers reporting difficulties making and receiving calls.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • The complex intricacies of language manifested on Eimbcke’s first bilingual set.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As teams continue to host training camp in unusual locations, and as the NFL continues to schedule games over seas, this year’s jock tax has numerous intricacies that affect a player’s after-tax salary income.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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