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confusing

[kuhn-fyoo-zing] / kənˈfyu zɪŋ /


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During argument, Sotomayor pointed to findings that Google’s interfaces themselves were confusing and opaque.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

If that’s confusing, it’s because it’s meant to be — at least a little.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Former Royal Navy warship commander Tom Sharpe told BBC Verify it was "utterly confusing" and "pathetic" that no boardings had been carried out.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Chicago had one of the most confusing offseasons in recent memory and it got even stranger in the week before the season when it released Van Lith and added Cloud.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Even though Jay and the girl are watching me, I can tell I’m confusing them.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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