bemused
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A bemused Charles looked on while Camilla laughed out loud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
“Snazzy. Does the job,” said Ruscha, looking bemused and speaking in short bursts of headline-style phrases like one of his famous paintings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
US actress Zendaya has given an amused and bemused reaction to the widely shared photos that appear to show her wedding to fellow actor Tom Holland.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Meloni herself left a bemused comment on Instagram next to her supposed likeness, saying: "No, decidedly I do not resemble an angel."
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
“I fail to see why you’re amused, ” said the bemused Mr. Peepers, whose missing spectacles were perched on his head. anxious/eager.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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