perplexed
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Everything went perfectly that day - except for his half-time interview, which left French broadcasters perplexed.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The growing numbers of younger people being diagnosed with bowel cancer has left doctors worldwide perplexed.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
When she and her family inevitably left town and didn’t stumble upon Charlie Brown and his motley crew, she was perplexed.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
There are anomalies in the labor market, which are leaving people like your son feeling perplexed.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
Gherland laid his hand on the shoulder of the perplexed husband and gave a gentle squeeze.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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