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convolutions

noun

plural of convolution

as in complexities

something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the inevitable convolutions involved in setting up an international teleconference

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Recent Examples of convolutions In their alternating waves of resentment and understanding, anger and sorrow, D’Arcy and Cooke imbue Rhaenyra and Alicent’s dynamic with all the weight of this history and none of its convolutions. — Alison Herman, Variety, 15 June 2026 Laser light and microscopic lenses then carry out convolutions faster and with lower energy needs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025 The team turned their model loose on the series of treelike modifications and convolutions in the Indo-European family of languages. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025

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Williams acknowledged the legal complexities but said the underlying principle is straightforward.

— Brian Unger, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Among them, Maria Villegas Corrales, a mom in Colorado, whose daughter Mia was born with serious medical complexities that necessitated open heart surgery and a pacemaker in the first years of her life.

— Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of complexities

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Check your insurance terms directly rather than assuming elective treatment or related complications are covered.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
But because of complications in the delivery room, both women gave birth via caesarean section.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of complications

Noun

Revamping a historic building with unique architecture has posed some difficulties, said Karademas.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Emerge works with employers to place graduates in jobs, while SETA can help participants pay for rent, food and utilities when financial difficulties threaten their ability to finish training.

— Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of difficulties

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The intricacies of their discourse and society might be unfilmable, or at least, not many have tried to represent it in full.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
In the streaming age, algorithms have grown incredibly sophisticated to address these intricacies.

— Travis Clark, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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