flustered

Example Sentences

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A flustered Davidson then asked the officers what they’ve learned from the meeting.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Clearly flustered, she was broken for a third time, to love, as the Ukrainian raced to 5-1 with a fifth double fault of the match gifting Svitolina another break and the set in 29 minutes.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

“One of the key and critical sequences,” McVay said of that late first-half hammer, which led to a dazzling third quarter that finished the flustered Lions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Before Riordan could utter a word to what he feared might be a flustered 21-year-old, Yesavage spoke up first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

It was one of those rare moments when my sister found herself flustered and at a loss.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English