bemused
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On a recent Friday, golfers at Michigan’s course were bemused by the situation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Meanwhile, two former Scotland internationals were left bemused that Morocco defender Issa Diop was not sent off in the first half.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The saga has transfixed Germans since it began, and has left islanders on Anholt bemused by the continued interest.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
A bemused Charles looked on while Camilla laughed out loud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
A bemused Miss Mortimer opened her office door to find the Incorrigibles taking mock bows and curtsies before an imaginary audience, as if they had just concluded a successful opening night on the West End.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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