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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: complicating

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Also complicating matters is the fact that an autopsy conducted in the US after Robinson had already been embalmed and brought back home found swelling on the brain, but no spinal cord injury.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/333933/feds-wont-file-charges-in-us-womans-mysterious-death-on-mexican-vacation.html

At least one powerful explosive device laid by Palestinian militants and other fire disabled several Israeli armored vehicles in a village near Jenin at around 7 a.m. on Monday, complicating what had started out as an arrest raid, the military said.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/world/middleeast/israel-west-bank-raid.html

But, in response, the ICAC said Berejiklian had much to answer for in that respect, with her failure to report the suspected corrupt conduct complicating the investigation and causing delays.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/gladys-berejiklian-icac-findings-operation-keppel-daryl-maguire/d9eff528-8890-49e0-ab68-e94370fcbb05

By this point, Luke had come to realize his feelings for Lorelai, but she was just coming off of her relationship with Jason () thus complicating things all the more.

Source: https://collider.com/best-tv-first-kiss/

Elevating this enormous conflict to new levels of emotional and physical distress is only made more manageable by complicating the battleground with many unique motivations, allegiances, and secrets.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-final-battle-benefit-many-character-subplots/

Further complicating Sudan’s battlefield situation, Central Reserve Police were being deployed on the side of the army across Khartoum to “protect citizens’ properties” from looting, police said.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/world/un-says-sudan-near-breaking-point-as-battles-flare-despite-truce/

Further complicating the financial landscape is the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) order issued on August 31, 2023, temporarily suspending the ESM (Earnings Sharing Mechanism) based on the Q3 earnings report.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4654148-hawaiian-electric-no-turnaround-in-sight?source=feed_all_articles

Further complicating the matter is a potential division in the negotiating room between the major studios themselves.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/we-re-not-going-to-compromise-actors-union-says-strike-could-last-until-2024-20230720-p5dq1l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

However, further complicating the situation, the cones around the sinkhole were moved at the weekend with drivers slaloming around it.

Source: https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/23872048.chaotic-scenes-drivers-ignore-rock-hill-bromsgrove-closed/?ref=rss

It was an eye sore last year — from dropped kicks to blocked kicks to blown coverages to most every hijink in between — with special teams’ fingerprints all over the four LSU losses while complicating several of the wins.

Source: https://www.americanpress.com/2023/08/26/scooter-hobbs-column-good-but-not-enough/

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that one issue complicating negotiations to get Americans out of Gaza is the fact that Hamas is trying to get injured terrorists released.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/11/10/dem-sen-coons-hamas-is-messing-up-talks-to-get-people-out-of-gaza-by-trying-to-get-terrorists-out/

Other aid agencies say hardline rebels have blocked aid deliveries from government-held parts of Syria, further complicating efforts.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1738683/qatars-emir-criticizes-delay-in-aid-to-earthquake-victims-in-syria

Powell warned that "a range of uncertainties, both old and new," were complicating monetary policy.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-inflation-is-still-too-high-says-fed-chair-187205

She had, as a heavy smoker, suffered bronchopneumonia but her injuries were a complicating factor in her death.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/distracted-grandad-caused-death-wife-28157388

Some 185 structures have burned in and around the eastern Washington town of Medical Lake, with high temperatures and fierce winds complicating firefighters' work, according to the Spokesman-Review of Spokane.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/tens-thousands-flee-western-canada-wildfires.1050370

The Clark County coroner on May 10 ruled Winborne’s death “ due to the use of force during his initial arrest,” with high blood pressure and liver disease listed as complicating factors.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-news/nevada-officers-cleared-of-wrongdoing-after-detaining-a-man-who-died-a-week-later/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nevada-officers-cleared-of-wrongdoing-after-detaining-a-man-who-died-a-week-later

The complicating news is that the company does not appear to be registered with an ABN in Australia, and it’s generally tough to get overseas companies to comply with Australian law.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/dec/04/i-wasnt-notified-when-my-9am-flight-time-changed-to-6am-can-i-get-compensation

"The current conflict has exacerbated the global crisis as prices of food, oil and fertilisers have skyrocketed across the world, complicating domestic issues for many Asian countries."

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ukraine-war-anniversary-asian-companies-show-half-hearted-response-scaling-back-operations-russia-1713322

The resilience of the economy and the labour market are complicating the ’s goal of bringing towards its 2 per cent target.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/fitch-downgrades-us-rating-8872844/

The Syrian Red Crescent, meanwhile, appealed to Western countries to lift sanctions and provide aid as Assad's government remains a pariah in the West, complicating international cross-border relief efforts.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11726357/Assad-BOMBS-earthquake-hit-rebel-held-area-rescuers-try-save-Syrians-trapped-beneath-rubble.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490