confusing
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But Google's Karen Massin warns of "regulatory complexity" that could prove counterproductive, and "risks confusing the people these rules are meant to help".
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Why do some dreams feel so vivid that they seem almost real, while others unfold as confusing fragments that are difficult to remember or understand?
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
“This is really a special team. It’s special winners. They’re champions, and just unbelievable,” Trump said during remarks that praised the team’s stars while confusing some of their roles on the field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
That’s why America’s oil business is so confusing: The U.S. sells the oil it produces and buys someone else’s.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
In each new phase, called an instar, a caterpillar might change color or texture—very confusing to naturalists like Maria.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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