confused
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River otters are not to be confused with sea otters, which live in the ocean, bays and harbors and can grow to be up to five feet and 100 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Even so, as the line between investing and gambling grows increasingly blurry, it’s understandable that some consumers might get confused.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
There’s Lord Buckethead, not to be confused with Count Binface.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
The voice on the other end of the phone sounded confused, but answered the questions instantly and correctly.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Face bloodied but unbowed, I feel confused amid conflicts of strategy and organization.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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