confusion
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For years, experts say, the name “polycystic ovary syndrome” contributed to confusion in both clinical and public understanding.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The court pointed to the risks of voter confusion and election administrator difficulties as reasons for federal courts to avoid last-minute changes.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Aubrey added dozens of students received the same message, and there was confusion in the exam room about whether their work had been saved.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Several executives said the latest round of Barnes & Noble layoffs sacrificed years of institutional knowledge and led to confusion regarding the ordering process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
She saw him coming and raised her hand in a gentle wave, but a flash of confusion crossed her face; she’d been expecting him, but she hadn’t expected him to be running.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing confusion
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act IV
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 4
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 3)
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