consternation
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TOKYO—A rout in government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs around the world, causing consternation from Washington to Paris to Tokyo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
These plans have created great consternation in your family and, to a certain extent, excitement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
At a community meeting I attended this week, the possible loss of a Whole Foods tenant caused considerable consternation.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Despite controversies over visas and ticket prices and transportation, and in spite of consternation over expansion and new rules, the game has, as usual, proved too good to fail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
She yanked him off balance and tossed him several blocks down the Calle San Jose, to the general consternation of several dozen more cats.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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