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The phrase "a complex upbringing" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a childhood or early life that involved various challenges, difficulties, or unique experiences that shaped a person's development.
Example: "Her success as an artist can be attributed to her complex upbringing, which exposed her to diverse cultures and perspectives."
Alternatives: "a challenging childhood" or "a difficult early life."
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One of six children, Stevens had a complex upbringing.
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And it's easy to understand this desire to know more when you know how complex her upbringing is: Metis, half French, half Anishinaabe, living in Sudbury, Ontario.
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Hamm had a difficult upbringing.
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