daze
Example Sentences
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"In the initial phase, CENTCOM's focus was systematic targeting of Iranians' command-and-control infrastructure, naval forces, ballistic missile sites and intelligence infrastructure, designed to daze and confuse them," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
The hosts took their time to emerge from the dressing room, but they quickly left Newcastle in a daze after racing into a 3-0 lead in the second leg of their semi-final.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Within a few minutes, the caffeinated mayor and his entourage were off to their next stop, leaving the couple in a happy daze.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
Hours later, Hope returned home in a daze.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
Still in a daze, I get to the doorway last, just in time to see Brian Li lying on the floor rubbing his shoulder.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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