flummoxed
Example Sentences
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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
He’s further flummoxed when he’s taken, along with other reluctant Japanese-Americans, on a journey to a country where they’ve never lived.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 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
Even the London General Post Office, which was the swiftest and most reliable postal service in the world, would be flummoxed by that address.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
