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confusion

[kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn] / kənˈfyu ʒən /




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The new one is better, but the thinking behind it still rests on a dangerous confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

As I struggled with my confusion, I did something that sounds simple, but was profoundly life-altering: I diversified my news sources.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Low B12 can cause anaemia, fatigue, nerve problems, numbness or tingling, and sometimes memory problems or confusion.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

This potentially traumatic subplot is the closest “Renoir” gets to traditional suspense, but even here Hayakawa adopts a muted approach, sidestepping shock value for bittersweet commentary about young people’s confusion around love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Old Joseph shook his head, his eyes searching my face in confusion.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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