confusion
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The authors said their apparent disappearance "has become a dense mystery, a puzzle that has plunged investigators into deep confusion".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The announcement followed days of confusion about U.S. military plans for Poland, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week canceled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the staunch U.S. ally.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
For years, experts say, the name “polycystic ovary syndrome” contributed to confusion in both clinical and public understanding.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The court pointed to the risks of voter confusion and election administrator difficulties as reasons for federal courts to avoid last-minute changes.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
The Incorrigibles batted at their ears in puppyish disbelief, an old habit that only popped up at moments of extreme confusion.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing confusion
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act IV
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 4
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 3)
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