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Recent Examples of side effect
And in places where wasting is widespread, other painful side effects are occurring: conflict is intensifying; poverty is deepening; public health systems are buckling under pressure; domestic violence is rife.
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David Miliband, Time, 21 July 2025
But its side effects are famous too, which can include redness, irritation, dryness and even peeling skin.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Plans for a sprawling A.I. data center divide Ted Garcia’s Big Tech backers and residents who fear its ecological side effects, a conflict that oddly aligns an environmentalist with Joe Cross’ campaign.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Phase 4 tracks the potential benefits and side effects of a new treatment long-term after its approval.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 11 July 2025
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David Miliband, Time, 21 July 2025
But its side effects are famous too, which can include redness, irritation, dryness and even peeling skin.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Plans for a sprawling A.I. data center divide Ted Garcia’s Big Tech backers and residents who fear its ecological side effects, a conflict that oddly aligns an environmentalist with Joe Cross’ campaign.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Phase 4 tracks the potential benefits and side effects of a new treatment long-term after its approval.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
Noun
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On the other hand, is a Space Force takeover of taking out potentially dangerous asteroids warranted, and what might be the ramifications of this switch?—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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Experts: Barahona understands ramifications The hearing concluded Wednesday with two final expert witnesses offering contrasting opinions on Jorge Barahona’s ability to stand trial.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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The two brothers haven’t seen eye to eye in years, and though King Charles reportedly wants to reconcile with his son—perhaps an aftereffect of his cancer journey, Prince William doesn’t seem as inclined to do so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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An installment in which Felix visits his dysfunctional parents—and is flooded with bad childhood memories—serves as a reminder of just how well Dunham writes the decades-long aftereffects of familial instability.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Startups entering these markets often underestimate the complexity of compliance, auditability and institutional expectations.—
Kevin Meyer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The movie explores themes of modern dating, commitment and the complexities of relationships in the Gen Z era.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Following the decades-long convolutions of an intense and volatile friendship between two women, Ruth and Maria, Lonely Crowds poses similar questions about the limits of personal relationships.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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Too long to weed through red herrings and convolutions in the mystery that eventually border on irrelevant.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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That’s coming with a whole lot of complications and betrayal and pressure and disaster.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
21 July 2025
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Although foreign property ownership is legal in most of the countries on this list, the buying process can present all kinds of complications and costs.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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