confuse
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The unwanted beam copies, called grating lobes, can confuse the sensor and generate false detections.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Greeks never tried to confuse the audience in the pursuit of suspense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Buc-ee’s argues that Mickey’s moose will confuse Ohio consumers and harm its business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Still, Charu Chanana at Saxo Markets warned "investors should be careful not to confuse lower oil prices with the end of the inflation problem".
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
This objection rests on a common tendency to confuse an explanation of causes with a justification or acceptance of results.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
This creates what is known as the doorway effect, which confuses our brains.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Day trader Alex Henderson confuses his betrothed Ashley Carpenter with a shifting backstory involving frequent moves and overlapping dating histories, all attributed to his “nomadic lifestyle.”
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026
Seeing physical accumulation and concluding the selloff is “over” confuses two very different forces.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
That narrative confuses the medium with its misuse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
At moments like this, the concept of time confuses me.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
"I didn't want to take strong medication which made me feel ill, not in control and often so confused that I felt I'd dementia," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
“I think all of us are very sad over the issue, confused, and all of us feel bamboozled,” Cheng said during a study session this month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
If using AI in that way means my work is no longer considered my own, then we have confused authorship with the mechanics of writing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Maybe you got me confused with some other Emma?”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
It may seem confusing that exercise isn’t especially effective for losing weight but can help prevent regain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
Niu Lai, a low-budget animation film about a cow in a dream sequence has seen a huge jump in ticket sales after going viral for its confusing plot and terrible graphics.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Taylor Farms has spent much of the summer at the center of a strange and confusing food-safety story.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
“It seems like it’s making an already confusing consumer decision less transparent. You’re trying to find not just the best deal but also the best route and maybe you have an airline preference.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Oh, they're just look-alikes sent by the enchanters. My enemies enjoy confusing me," he said.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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