in confusion
Example Sentences
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The confession results in confusion and anger erupting like molten lava from all sides, instantly corroding Emma’s bond with Charlie and her relationships with their friends.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
After several weeks and a few phone calls, each ending in confusion or silence, the parents stop asking.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2025
The dramatic finish resulted in confusion as Donovan initially thought he had secured the knockout before realising McDonnell had disqualified him.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025
And yet we continue to cover an ever-growing swath of our public and private open spaces with artificial turf in a way that will surely leave future generations scratching their heads in confusion.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024
They fled in confusion to the ships, and the wall they had built to defend them went down like a sand wall children heap up on the shore and then scatter in their play.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
