consternation
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At a community meeting I attended this week, the possible loss of a Whole Foods tenant caused considerable consternation.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
The case has caused consternation in one of Africa's most robust democracies, with fears the country's military is significantly overreaching its mandate.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The announcement comes as the upcoming exclusively digital release of "Grand Theft Auto VI", which is predicted to become the biggest-selling cultural product of all time, has caused some consternation among gamers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Despite controversies over visas and ticket prices and transportation, and in spite of consternation over expansion and new rules, the game has, as usual, proved too good to fail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
His men looked at one another in consternation.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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