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confusion

[kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn] / kənˈfyu ʒən /




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Confusion follows the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, Netflix backs off the WB deal, and Blue Owl sparks private credit panic.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Confusion over roles, adversarial meetings, and a lack of trust were called out.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Confusion and obscurity has surrounded the reopening of the Rafah crossing.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Confusion was also widespread, not only about what could happen but also about what had actually happened over the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

—At this, the Boy suffered some Confusion, then to asseverate, My Tutor is deceased, Sir.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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