confound

Example Sentences

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If I am honest I think I was a little jealous, and maybe this was why I was heartily sick of hearing Mutti going on and on about her confounded elephant.

From Literature

He’s merely one of 347 biologists that Eva assigned to solve the case, so he’s confounded to be in this lonely predicament.

From Los Angeles Times

More importantly, say medical experts, the studies may be confused by so-called confounding factors, meaning that there may be other factors at play.

From MarketWatch

Hughes’ script supplies Andie with a fount of vivacious wit and self-assurance, which is what makes watching her dull her shine as the film progresses so confounding.

From Salon

Individually and together, they confounded relatives, friends, strangers, and some of the most prominent scientists, politicians, and writers of their time.

From Literature