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tangled

[ tang-guhld ]

adjective

  1. snarled, interlaced, or mixed up:

    tangled thread.

  2. very complicated, intricate, or involved:

    tangled bureaucratic procedures.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tangled1

First recorded in 1580–90; tangle 1 + -ed 2
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His latest court fight against Hill stalled on Wednesday, and he remains tangled in a legal battle in Arizona as well.

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When a mentally disturbed neighbor sets herself on fire and a slumlord tries to extort money from them, the family gets tangled in the corruption that keeps a stranglehold on the slum’s inhabitants.

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Shouldn’t she at least strive to be an equal in this tangled friendship triangle?

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Ordaz also showed a bit of moxie midway through the first half Wednesday when he tangled with veteran Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón, who baited his young opponent all game.

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The trip marks the latest twist in what has become a tangled diplomatic journey that began with what was originally billed as a private tour by the US second lady.

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