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bewilderment

[bih-wil-der-muhnt] / bɪˈwɪl dər mənt /


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In their memo, Whitaker, Stahl and Wertheim said they felt the same bewilderment and frustration that Pelley did over the firing of their colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Watching her sons’ odd behavior in bewilderment is their mother, Lucy, played by Shoshana Bean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

After a moment of bewilderment, Cowell shouted "surprise" and proceeded to high-five the boys.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

But a little bit of bewilderment can be a very good thing.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“Peckem?” repeated General Dreedle, still squinting with bewilderment.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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