bemused
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He is bemused by Ricketts's attempts to paint him as a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
He was bemused when he talked to Slate on Sunday about the debate during an event in Charleston.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
On a recent Friday, golfers at Michigan’s course were bemused by the situation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Twice in three holes he cut a bemused figure as his iron shot found the green only for it to spin away from the hole and cost him chances of making a birdie.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Traft Martin turned to me with a bemused expression.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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