confuse
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It was a feeling that seemed to confuse and outrage Scotland's players.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
But don’t confuse this backdrop for stagflation, a term developed during the 1970s to characterize a moribund economy and nosebleed levels of inflation due to large disruptions in energy prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“Don’t confuse the end of the war with the ability to restart production and refining capacity out of the Gulf,” said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent,” the comedian won over audiences by joking about how American movies about Africa often confuse Africans, asking, “Why do the lions have American accents?”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
“A distraction. The Greeks fear our attack. They’re trying to confuse us. It’s the Trojan Horse all over again!”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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