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bewilderment

[bih-wil-der-muhnt] / bɪˈwɪl dər mənt /


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In their memo, Whitaker, Stahl and Wertheim said they felt the same bewilderment and frustration that Pelley did over the firing of their colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In one of the most emotional moments in the interview, Sturgeon describes her pain and bewilderment on discovering this had been bought with stolen cash.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

From Main Street shops to big-box store parking lots, they express a mix of anger, dismay, bewilderment and sometimes laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

But a little bit of bewilderment can be a very good thing.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“But what—what—Are you wounded?” asked Bluebell in bewilderment.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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