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confusion

[kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn] / kənˈfyu ʒən /




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Confusion follows the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, Netflix backs off the WB deal, and Blue Owl sparks private credit panic.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Confusion over roles, adversarial meetings and a lack of trust were called out.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Confusion was also widespread, not only about what could happen but also about what had actually happened over the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Confusion hung in the air - people searched for answers, and fellow journalists speculated about what might have caused the explosion.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

He was further full of Misery for his violent Fit which conduced to such Confusion, & he asked I should beg Capt. Draper for Forgiveness.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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