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One workshop is a Mindful Archery class, not to be confused with her other course Meditative Archery, which involves Jungian journaling; and there’s a one-on-one archery session with spiritual guidance.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Yet those who work around him say that shouldn’t be confused with apathy.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

And at the waterfall, snails that could easily be confused for pebbles slowly trudged along algae-covered rocks as Semple Run flowed by.

From Slate Apr. 27, 2026

Miller said he understood why some would be confused by the Republican town's reaction.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2026

“Well done! You are natural-born poets, each and every one of you. Of course, iambic pentameter should not be confused with anapestic tetrameter, as I am sure you already know. Would anyone care to demonstrate?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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