confusing

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Extricating the Fed from fiscal policy would allow it to focus on price stability rather than the confusing promise of ample reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

During argument, Sotomayor pointed to findings that Google’s interfaces themselves were confusing and opaque.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The current dietary guidelines for Americans actually make the same recommendation, which is confusing given that they also recommend regularly eating foods high in saturated fat.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Former Royal Navy warship commander Tom Sharpe told BBC Verify it was "utterly confusing" and "pathetic" that no boardings had been carried out.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The wind shook shadows across the snow, confusing my eyes.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn