consternation
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Private credit External link has been causing nothing but consternation.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The consternation that his relationship, and subsequent marriage, to the girl triggers among the town inhabitants will ultimately lead to Kenrex’s long-delayed undoing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Though there was some consternation on Wall Street after Amex announced the change, Le Caillec said that retention rates have been “extremely strong,” with no meaningful difference after the refresh.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
But it did little to cool her consternation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
There was consternation darkening every expression, and Captain Black yawned deliciously, rubbed the last lethargy from his eyes and laughed gloatingly each time he told someone else to eat his liver.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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