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confusion

[kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn] / kənˈfju ʒən /




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Tina Bonev, who witnessed the crash, said it was "absolutely terrifying" and there had been "shock and confusion" in the aftermath.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Defendants from certifying any result that may be impacted by voter confusion, as defined above, pending an investigation to determine whether votes cast for Daniel J. Sullivan were meant to be cast for Senator Sullivan.

From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026

He was an empty vessel into which hundreds of millions of people in America and around the world poured their confusion, rage and desire.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

“We are also mindful of the risk of investor confusion about AOI’s involvement in the offering, which we did not sponsor or endorse,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

He turns back to Denny, and I see this look pass over Michelle’s face—half panic, half confusion.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila


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