flummox
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It has continued to flummox consumers in countries such as Spain and Italy, where "mermelada" and "marmellata" respectively are commonly used for spreads made from other kinds of fruit, such as plums and figs.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
That’s roughly as much as Tesla and, if it happens, will flummox traditional aerospace and defense analysts just like Tesla’s valuation can upset traditional car people.
From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025
The provision is remarkably straightforward—a far cry from the ambiguous, sloppy, or muddled laws that typically flummox the judiciary.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024
It might help a few diligent users but would flummox others and probably be mostly ignored.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023
Fern had managed to completely flummox the Establishment.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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