bemused
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The judge held the statue in her hands with a bemused look.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Just like on day one, the majority of the world's leading players were again left befuddled and bemused by a punishing course set-up.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
While McInnes was enraged, Motherwell counterpart Jen Berthel Askou was bemused at the award against his team.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Snazzy. Does the job,” said Ruscha, looking bemused and speaking in short bursts of headline-style phrases like one of his famous paintings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
He crinkled his nose and tilted his head in response, looking bemused.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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