confusing

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Finally, Dahlia and Mark unpack the thorny and confusing 8-1 decision from the High Court in Chiles v.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Crypto’s confusing underperformance yet again begs the question: what is it good for?

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Arguably the biggest talking point - and certainly the most confusing - was Ugarte staying on the pitch despite appearing to be booked twice.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Too often, foreign call centers have meant confusing customer service, delayed support and even security risks,” FCC Chair Brendan Carr said at a meeting in which the agency voted unanimously to advance the proposal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“It’s from my latest vocabulary lesson. It means shrewd or skillful, though you might be confusing it with the herb used for easing sore teeth and gums.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan