bewilder

Example Sentences

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And he brought his multifarious interests to sometimes bewildered but almost always fascinated audiences with an assiduousness that remains incomparable—and amusing.

From The Wall Street Journal

It took two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet and put them centre stage, baffled and bewildered by the seemingly arbitrary events swirling around them.

From BBC

Residents and officials were left grappling with a bewildering question: How did the fire become so deadly so quickly?

From The Wall Street Journal

"Stopping things suddenly undermines people's trust. People are bewildered and angry," he said.

From BBC

Prosecutor Alexandra Pethieu said the rural area was not a war zone: "And yet that day ended up with a bewildering scene worthy of Mad Max."

From BBC