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consternation

[kon-ster-ney-shuhn] / ˌkɒn stərˈneɪ ʃən /


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As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Another source of consternation is AMD’s ramp of its operating expenses, which “is starting to become a bit tiresome” considering the company’s “lackluster” execution, Rasgon said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

Asked why this information had not been made public, the chief constable said to the consternation of MPs that it was because "he wasn't asked about it" before.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

But it also set off public consternation and understandable questions from the National Football League, which had agreed to let Netflix livestream two games on Christmas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

After the Pilgrims landed the other son ran off to live with some nearby Indians, leading to great consternation and an expedition to fetch him back.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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