perplexity
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In some cases, such as the dollar, price action has followed the usual playbook but the real perplexity lies in U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The mainstream press expressed perplexity at his embrace of an Irish cultural identity "despite being born and raised in England".
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025
The results challenge a so-called Darwinian paradox that expresses a sense of perplexity about the prevalence of same-sex sexual behaviors in many species.
From Scientific American • Aug. 30, 2023
“It seems that the sea was calm,” Francis said, seemingly expressing perplexity that such a grave tragedy could happen in those conditions.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023
The pilot climbed out, shaking his head in perplexity.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing perplexity
The Jungle
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"Home" by Anton Chekhov
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myPerspectives 10.6
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