fluster

Example Sentences

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I always told myself I wouldn’t let Harry fluster me.

From Slate • May 27, 2023

Throughout the attempts, I was also struck that nothing seemed to fluster the AI.

From Scientific American • May 25, 2023

The Terrapins were on their heels in the second quarter, when Notre Dame used a 13-0 run to take a 27-19 lead as its zone seemed to fluster Maryland.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023

More than anything, she showed a commanding ability to quickly pivot without fluster.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2022

“And don’t fluster poor Charlie. We must all try to keep very calm. Now the first thing to decide is this—who is going to go with Charlie to the factory?”

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl