consternation

Example Sentences

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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

Asked why this information had not been made public, the chief constable said to the consternation of MPs that it was because "he wasn't asked about it" before.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

But it also set off public consternation and understandable questions from the National Football League, which had agreed to let Netflix livestream two games on Christmas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 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

Emma turned round to look at her in consternation, and hastily said,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen