flustered
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A flustered Davidson then asked the officers what they’ve learned from the meeting.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
Clearly flustered, she was broken for a third time, to love, as the Ukrainian raced to 5-1 with a fifth double fault of the match gifting Svitolina another break and the set in 29 minutes.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
At Wimbledon this past summer, cameras caught a flustered Alcaraz complaining to Ferrero that Sinner had become mucho mejor from the baseline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
I’d have liked to watch her explain where she thinks she’s gone, however adorably flustered the answer.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025
Seth crossed the floor to the flustered hen.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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