flustered
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And Wall Street has pointedly refused to be flustered by the conflict in recent weeks, particularly after excitement over robust corporate earnings.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
When Barrett came into the shop, Hutchcroft says Barrett was flustered and told her she needed to someone to look after the dogs while she went to Harrods.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
A flustered Davidson then asked the officers what they’ve learned from the meeting.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
At Wimbledon this past summer, cameras caught a flustered Alcaraz complaining to Ferrero that Sinner had become mucho mejor from the baseline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
As he stepped out into the yard under the sun, Seth wondered how much of what he had heard had actually been something chasing him, and how much had been invented by his flustered imagination.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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