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be confounded



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O Lord, in thee have I trusted; let me never be confounded.

From BBC May 5, 2023

But if 2022 is any indicator, the new projections could quickly become the latest example of how policymakers continue to be confounded by the covid economy.

From Washington Post Dec. 12, 2022

Both techniques may also be confounded by sedative medications, which are required for safety or comfort in most critically ill patients.

From Scientific American Oct. 21, 2022

The carriers profess to be confounded by the Justice Department’s claims that the deal is anti-competitive.

From Washington Times Sep. 26, 2022

When Lyra was younger, he had taken an interest in her spiritual welfare, only to be confounded by her sly indifference and insincere repentances.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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