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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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Regardless of whether the students have encountered the text before, the film gives them a good place to start understanding the tale’s complexities.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
In addition to being arbitrary, reductionist, and biased, classifying individuals as obese or overweight based on a single number ignores many complexities about body fat.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of complexities

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Having been signed in January, and impressed in pre-season, complications with his registration meant he was set to be blocked from featuring in competitive games until his 18th birthday in January 2027.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The complications of change In China, divorce could also potentially trigger examination from officials.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of complications

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The younger Bolsonaro's campaign has faced headwinds since its start, with moderate political parties keeping their distance, a public rift with his stepmother and difficulties in finding a running mate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Beyond scheduling difficulties for parents, clinics and doctors’ offices, no company even makes separate immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella, Pan said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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