confused
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“This was a case where Mitch wasn’t confused, he just didn’t understand why he was being asked to do something when it was too late, and people were wrapping up to leave.”
From Slate • May 16, 2026
The Wall Street Journal External link reported that customers have been confused by various Microsoft AI brands and products, and that some have preferred using Google’s Gemini and other options.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
But after initial missteps that confused markets, Powell’s press conferences got more scripted and he became less willing to entertain questions from reporters on broader economic topics than interest-rate policy.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
“I guess we can’t do that, babe,” Cohen, 36, a vacationer from New Jersey, told 3½ -year-old Chloe, who stared back, confused, then got an ice pop as consolation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The dragon puffed a little cloud of smoke and sent Jeremy a confused jumble of colors.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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