Sentence examples for complicate a situation from inspiring English sources

Guns often complicate a situation.

Ari Fleischer, the White House press secretary, said today that India had a right to defend itself against terrorism, but also suggested it should act in a way that "does not complicate a situation that is already complicated".

The growing doubts surrounding Flintoff further complicate a situation that was already far from simple: England's squad of 14 – which in addition to the Edgbaston XI includes two more pacemen, Ryan Sidebottom and Harmison, and Jonathan Trott as an extra batsman – has been named not only to provide cover for Flintoff, but to offer alternatives in any case.

That has no resemblance to settlements in the West Bank, and The Times's misuse of this word only complicates a situation that needs no additional complication.

"I never thought of it," he said, "because I know that the more complicated a situation becomes, the more necessary it is to send this signal of fraternity, encouragement and solidarity".

Often, it is met with denial, skepticism or anger, complicating a horrific situation for the victim.

"It can complicate an already complicated situation".

"His death will only complicate an already complicated situation".

The incident is sure to further complicate an already-muddled situation in Syria, adding layers of unpredictability to the scene.

But this would complicate an already complex situation.Western diplomats are already worried about the impact of the ICC on efforts to get UN troops into Darfur.

Thai officials said they feared the trip would complicate an already delicate situation along the border, which has been the battleground between the Myanmar government and ethnic groups for decades.