consternation
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Another source of consternation is AMD’s ramp of its operating expenses, which “is starting to become a bit tiresome” considering the company’s “lackluster” execution, Rasgon said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
While there has always been consternation over immigration enforcement, Sandweg said “the widespread tactics and the targeting of people with no criminal record, just really galvanized people in a way they’ve never been galvanized before.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Asked why this information had not been made public, the chief constable said to the consternation of MPs that it was because "he wasn't asked about it" before.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
But it also set off public consternation and understandable questions from the National Football League, which had agreed to let Netflix livestream two games on Christmas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
Ear and Eye looked at each other in consternation.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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