disoriented

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Ms. Bohman condenses decades into this brief, potent book, jumping from Hanna’s disoriented youth to her success as a painter of dark mountain scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Staff described the situation as heartbreaking, noting the puppy appeared scared and disoriented but was fortunate to have found its way to safety.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

If you’re feeling a little disoriented by it all, join Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern on this week’s show for a clearer understanding of what’s going on at One, First Street.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Young patrons in the bar, disoriented by the smoke and panic, tried to escape through the front door, causing a crush at the exit.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

But Shawn’s lazy eye has reached its limit, dropping entirely to the bottom of his socket, and he nods off for a second and then pops his head up, disoriented, beginning the whole trick again.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle