bewilderment
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The bewilderment that followed was real — both inside and outside the White House.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
The crushing response sent society into shock and mourning, in an atmosphere of silence, bewilderment, anger and uncertainty about the future.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
He was gone after 18 months, expressing bewilderment over the public scrutiny of every network move.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
And on Wednesday he will be here pushing the Team USA message at a time of bewilderment in much of the rest of the world, especially in Europe.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
At last, Amsterdam, even bigger than Haarlem, with its bewilderment of strange streets and canals.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing bewilderment
The Giver
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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