confusion
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Despite any discomfort parents may feel about their finances, “avoiding conversations altogether can create more confusion and anxiety for them,” Intuit’s Zaasada said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
Her pursuit of a mature romance results, inevitably, in embarrassment and confusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In the confusion and the noise, she's trying to locate her friend.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Researchers said that leads to confusion about eligibility.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
As she marched back to the barn that night, the robot felt something like worry and confusion and guilt.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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