flummoxed
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately for them, the head of the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, that is regarded as the guardian of the treaties, said she was flummoxed.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
It’s a seemingly simple thing to set up, but when I asked him where he wanted to eat, he was flummoxed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
For most of the night, their lineup was completely flummoxed by Venezuelan pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez, who posted a 5.02 ERA for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
It’s a question that completely flummoxed Michael Glasheen, the FBI’s branch and operations director, last week when he was testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025
Gary, who seems as flummoxed by the emergence of Billy as I am, leans against the lockers and bangs his head softly against the steel.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
