flusters

Example Sentences

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"Nothing ever flusters Finn," says Scotland team-mate Kyle Steyn.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Not even her obliteration of such sacred territory as replacing Paul's traditional family tree with a bigger one flusters him, even though he didn't ask.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2022

If Geno Smith can continue his hot start and the defense flusters Trey Lance like the Bears did last week, it’s a game they could win.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022

She teaches English, flusters the principal and flirts with a colleague.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2020

The form of nervous egotism—for it is both—that suddenly ends in flusters just when the vital words need to be uttered, is the sign of coming defeat, for a conversation is often a contest.

From The Art of Public Speaking by Carnagey, Dale