confused
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Rachel's lawyer was confused about why this would be needed.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It appears the nearly 80-year-old president confused the infamous Prohibition agent with Kevin Costner’s portrayal of Ness in the 1987 film “The Untouchables.”
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
We’re frankly confused how Auchincloss cornered himself into this one.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
“It won’t be easy. We might run into confused looks, differing opinions and a lot of ‘well, that’s interesting,’” the women said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
It left her feeling confused and a bit lost, like a person dropped in a strange city with only a useless guidebook to find her way around.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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