confusing

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Extricating the Fed from fiscal policy would allow it to focus on price stability rather than the confusing promise of ample reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

During argument, Sotomayor pointed to findings that Google’s interfaces themselves were confusing and opaque.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The current dietary guidelines for Americans actually make the same recommendation, which is confusing given that they also recommend regularly eating foods high in saturated fat.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

He said drivers reported the app was inconsistent, did not understand their driving adaptations and that the rules and guidelines were confusing and restrictive.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

It turned out he’d been given confusing instructions on his last visit to the clinic, and he hadn’t received his monthly five dollars.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French