consternation
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But some of the consternation from players towards how England were instructed to finish the game certainly paints an interesting picture heading into the rest of Tuchel's reign.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Mutua has so far escaped any reprimand, let alone criminal charges -- to the consternation of victims' families.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Still, there is consternation in England not just about the big names that Tuchel has ignored, but the positions they play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Not only are Koreans trading like crazy, but they appear, to the consternation of some analysts, to be trading like crazy on borrowed money.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
“Shall I get your mother?” he said, with consternation.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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