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confusion

[kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn] / kənˈfyu ʒən /




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This has led to widespread confusion about what these terms actually mean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Confronted with the truth, I felt rage, confusion, shock and shame.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

This potentially traumatic subplot is the closest “Renoir” gets to traditional suspense, but even here Hayakawa adopts a muted approach, sidestepping shock value for bittersweet commentary about young people’s confusion around love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

However, Kostulias said, the rule ended up creating confusion among retail traders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The badger stepped back, surveying the surrounding forest with obvious confusion.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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