consternation
Example Sentences
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However, and to the braying consternation of VW faithful, the GTI and Golf R come only with the 7-speed automatic, branded Tiptronic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
While there has always been consternation over immigration enforcement, Sandweg said “the widespread tactics and the targeting of people with no criminal record, just really galvanized people in a way they’ve never been galvanized before.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
What causes White much angst is that interest rates need only rise a small amount relative to nominal growth in an economy to start posing real consternation for central bankers and finance ministries.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
That is far greater than levels that have caused consternation regarding U.S. and European spending, and a reason Beijing may not make a major move to revive domestic demand.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
When Myrna read of Miss O’Hara, she would spew espresso all over the letter in consternation.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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