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nonplussed

[non-pluhst] / nɒnˈplʌst /








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For now, investors appear nonplussed about potential disruptions to regional supply flows.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

As his comments become more inflammatory, the film cuts to the increasingly nonplussed reactions of Palantine and an aide, who have realized their driver is unwell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Ford, who died of natural causes at age 93 in 2006, was said to be nonplussed by Moore’s attempt on his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

But Rotem Naftalovich, of Rutgers University in New Jersey, one of the three researchers involved, said the US food regulator was nonplussed by the admittedly "wonky" idea.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Refusing to accept no answer for an answer, the students settled into the nonplussed Knight’s house to await a substantive reply.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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