flustered
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Colbert was flustered, to say the least, during the interview afterward.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
But he got noticeably flustered when asked about his relationship with Shivon Zilis.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
After she says she is, in a flustered tone, he sarcastically asks: “You don’t sound sure. Want to make a phone call?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
A flustered Davidson then asked the officers what they’ve learned from the meeting.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
I’m all flustered, thinking of his dad, so I blurt out the first thing I can think of.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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