confusion

Example Sentences

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There was confusion over which buttons to press as they wrestled with the mystery of how to reload a SmarTrip card—all of it intensified by the prospect of missing their train.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Researchers said that leads to confusion about eligibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Using a fictitious group gives Iran plausible deniability while amplifying confusion, said Julian Lanchès of the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I look at the photograph for Silas DuBois in confusion.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse