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confusion

[kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn] / kənˈfyu ʒən /




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There’s been some confusion about whether his predecessor removed the button or simply used it to communicate with his staff in a more conventional way.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Anyone who's listened to Rodrigo's first two albums, 2021's Sour and 2023's Guts, knows the singer has endured a few calamitous heartbreaks, approaching them with a mix of anguish, confusion and feminine rage.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Bühler’s early 20th experiments showed that complex problems were often solved by a sudden shift in thought—the Aha! moment—that dissolved confusion into reality.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The new one is better, but the thinking behind it still rests on a dangerous confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I cocked my head in confusion as he continued.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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