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Discover Ludwig"were complicated" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is the past tense form of "are complicated" and can be used to describe a situation or concept that was difficult or complex in the past. Example: "The instructions for assembling the furniture were complicated, but after several attempts, we finally managed to put it together correctly."
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Howells's motives were complicated.
But negotiations were complicated.
My feelings were complicated.
My father's emotions were complicated.
His relations with Gorbachev were complicated.
Flights were complicated and prohibitively expensive.
But, even then, there were complicated undertones.
These efforts were complicated by several factors.
Rescue efforts were complicated by continuing rain.
John Hogan and Natasha were complicated, too.
Sam and Alice were complicated people.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com