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consternation

[kon-ster-ney-shuhn] / ˌkɒn stərˈneɪ ʃən /


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Not only are Koreans trading like crazy, but they appear, to the consternation of some analysts, to be trading like crazy on borrowed money.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Najim was arrested in Italy but released and returned to Libya, sparking a major political row in Italy and consternation at the ICC.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Air India is currently the biggest loss-making entity within the Tata Group - which took over the ailing carrier from the government in 2022 - and a point of growing consternation for the Tata board.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The operation brought together the CIA officers and state authorities in Chihuahua, and that collaboration was a source of consternation for Mexican federal officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Emma turned round to look at her in consternation, and hastily said,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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