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Recent Examples of intricacy Even one of his attorneys would later admit that as a developer, Macklowe was well aware of the need for permits and the intricacies of the zoning code. Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025 The team hopes to see more interdisciplinary studies in the future, especially for those interested in revealing the intricacies of topics like ancient lifestyles, burial customs, and settlements. Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2025 Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation. Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025 The intricacy of the process, from the soil to the farmers, to the grapes to the weather. Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for intricacy
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Noun
  • As app stores grow, both in volume and complexity, the tools used to screen them will need to evolve at the same pace.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • The complexity of art and collectibles planning means procrastination can be costly.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Amid all the difficulties the country faces, the losses in space science might seem trivial.
    Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
  • Investigators allege James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide days before his wife was poisoned to death, searched online about how to poison someone, was having an affair and faced financial difficulties.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Insulin resistance occurs when cells don't respond to insulin, leading to high blood glucose and potential health complications.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
  • Another complication, Wright said, is the ongoing plans to potentially close DOC facilities, such as Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025

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