confounded
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“Whatever we do in Iran, it seems, there is a price to pay,” says Ms. Jabarzadegan, a reluctant mediator in a messy case, who is genuinely confounded by the family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Raw milk’s success confounded me: How had it gained such a foothold in this country, despite regular outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli, and even the discovery of bird flu in Raw Farm’s milk?
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
The global energy state of play 100 days into the worst supply shock in modern history has confounded analysts and investors alike.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
"When I see some of that footage back, I'm still as confounded as I was even as a 19-year-old," she said.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
The suddenness of Diego’s invitation confounded my ability to speak.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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