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nonplussed

[non-pluhst] / nɒnˈplʌst /








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Nonplussed but undeterred, Cook mailed the documents again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Nonplussed: Yes, some people receive very detailed information about their parents’ estates, and this can be very helpful.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2023

But if the Nonplussed Fest can persuade fans to keep championing their work even after the venue’s public closure, perhaps the city someday can too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2017

Nonplussed, he stuck the rock on a shelf for a few months.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 25, 2014

Nonplussed for a moment, he looked at the kindly face, and said, "Oh, well, bring her in then!"

From Lives of Girls Who Became Famous by Bolton, Sarah Knowles




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