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befuddlement



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It’s nice to know I was never alone in my befuddlement.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

Naturally, there’s a lot of befuddlement over what this means for an already convoluted system.

From Slate Feb. 20, 2026

When John Salkeld told students from other colleges he was studying to be a commercial sailor, he faced befuddlement.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 29, 2025

Hart insists he’s fine with that — fine with Jason Bateman’s befuddlement over his “Shark Tank” appearance.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2023

His face was agog with befuddlement and disillusion.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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