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puzzlement

[puhz-uhl-muhnt] / ˈpʌz əl mənt /


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The first trailer drew massive viewership online, though some fans expressed puzzlement at the show’s new look and feel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The decision to choose tiny Monaco for the US-born pope's first trip in Europe since his election last year has caused puzzlement among observers.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s time to turn your puzzlement and distress into legal action.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

When it comes to the outcome of the four-hour Israeli security cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Israeli journalists admitted puzzlement over contradictory and confusing briefings.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2025

“Where do I come in ?” he asked in puzzlement.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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