But it further muddied party definition.

The stock market collapse last October further muddied how taxpayers would behave, Mr. Manley said.

Speculation and rumors further muddied the conjectures about how many people died on Sept. 11.

Thomson's testimony in the contempt proceeding before the Circuit Court further muddied things.

White House aides spoke with many voices, further muddying the situation.

The government has been sending conflicting signals about its intentions to pay its Soviet-era debts, and the statement today further muddied Russia's position.

Two decades later, Mr. de Kooning's reputation was muddied further when doubts about the quality of his last works were linked to his worsening health.

The sound is muddied still further by the booming resonance of indoor arenas.

The dispute further muddied the critical decisions NBC now must make in its efforts to retain the services of its late-night star David Letterman.

Alex performed his assignments solo from then on, but he found his personal life further muddied when he and Sandi spent a night together.