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Noun
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Could there be wider ramifications for government funding?—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026 -
As the disproportionate impact of oil shortages in Asia widens the divide, economists warn that the phenomenon has significant ramifications for monetary policy, political stability, and future economic growth across the continent – and other parts of the world that rely on it for trade.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In other words, the aftereffects of COVID-19 are still present, according to Tara Leytham Powell, an associate professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Like other music tours that year, Lilith Fair was the victim of aftereffects of the 2008 recession.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Capturing all the complexities requires an equally complex quantum machine.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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The outbreak was also undetected for weeks, adding to the complexities in containing it.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Noun
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During this period, there’s a heightened risk for complications such as infection, hemorrhage, heart issues, sepsis and preeclampsia.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Only one insurance brokerage, Global Protective Solutions, offers complications coverage that anyone traveling for medical tourism can apply for.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Side effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effects. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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