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bewilderment

[bih-wil-der-muhnt] / bɪˈwɪl dər mənt /


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Executives at rival companies have expressed bewilderment at the resulting product—a flexible 3-inch white square made of detergent fibers that feels like a pad of fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

The news of peace came with a sense of bewilderment and uncertainty in a region that suffered as collateral damage through months of war.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

In one of the most emotional moments in the interview, Sturgeon describes her pain and bewilderment on discovering this had been bought with stolen cash.

From BBC May 31, 2026

The bewilderment that followed was real — both inside and outside the White House.

From Salon Apr. 13, 2026

Most of the other beastkeepers were still staring in bewilderment at the place where the candle had been; a few were looking around it trying to find what had caused it to combust.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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