confounding
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More importantly, say medical experts, the studies may be confused by so-called confounding factors, meaning that there may be other factors at play.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026
One particularly confounding and repeated grievance is the film’s title.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Where to watch: Peacock Nominated for: Visual effects What we said: “‘Rebirth’ is a confounding title for a downbeat entry that’s mostly preoccupied by death and neglect.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
The question of how Spencer Pittman was radicalized is, so far, a slightly confounding one.
From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026
But there was a change in Gatsby that was simply confounding.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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