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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

"This is how I'd do it if I was DJ," he tells a group of nonplussed staff as dance music strains at his laptop speakers.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025

Once Short was gone, Fallon said, “You never kiss me like that anymore,” to a nonplussed Michaels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2024

Perplexed, Harry looked to Hermione for help, but she shook her head, apparently as nonplussed as he was.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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