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Not surprisingly, the plan evoked consternation in Ukraine and outrage in Europe—an indication that neither had been directly involved in its formulation.

That strategy has been the source of some investor consternation, but management says it’s paying off.

The Square unit, which offers payment technology to merchants, has been a source of consternation lately, partly as volume growth has outpaced gross-profit growth, raising questions about the profitability of incremental business.

But the referee was quickly encouraged by the VAR officials to check the incident on the small touchline screen and reversed his own decision to the consternation of the crowd.

Under the U.S. system, Chinese companies that are cleared to receive purchases under the VEU sometimes have this clearance taken away, which has caused consternation in Beijing.