flustered
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But he got noticeably flustered when asked about his relationship with Shivon Zilis.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
And Wall Street has pointedly refused to be flustered by the conflict in recent weeks, particularly after excitement over robust corporate earnings.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
A flustered Davidson then asked the officers what they’ve learned from the meeting.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
He was so flustered that he was still getting dressed in the car as he drove.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
It had not escaped his notice that, despite Fudge’s assurances at their first meeting, they were now seeing rather a lot of each other, nor that Fudge was becoming more flustered with each visit.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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