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flummoxed

[fluhm-uhkst] / ˈflʌm əkst /




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Over in San Francisco, which faced down a severe heat wave in March, Google Weather users were left flummoxed by the charts of low-70s temps, way milder than the 90-degree record felt by downtown residents.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

The chief of detectives, Louis Cottell, for his part, made no effort to hide how flummoxed he was by the killer’s refusal to take credit.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

They are the current T20 World Cup holders but were flummoxed by England's spinners and doubtless their opponents at the tournament will have taken note.

From BBC May 25, 2026

In 2018, then-Bears defense coordinator Vic Fangio and his players flummoxed the Rams and sent them to a 15-6 defeat.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 18, 2026

She didn’t know how to answer and she looked at him, quite flummoxed.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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