consternation
Example Sentences
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The book, published just a quarter of a century after the events that inspired it, caused consternation because of the way it highlighted the suffering of German civilians.
From BBC
The Dodgers’ deal with Kyle Tucker is another major development that caused immediate consternation throughout baseball.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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
It’s a major deal that caused immediate consternation throughout baseball.
From Los Angeles Times
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