consternation
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Though there was some consternation on Wall Street after Amex announced the change, Le Caillec said that retention rates have been “extremely strong,” with no meaningful difference after the refresh.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
The book, published just a quarter of a century after the events that inspired it, caused consternation because of the way it highlighted the suffering of German civilians.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
However, and to the braying consternation of VW faithful, the GTI and Golf R come only with the 7-speed automatic, branded Tiptronic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
The Dodgers’ deal with Kyle Tucker is another major development that caused immediate consternation throughout baseball.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Matthias waited for a glimpse of the sword, but Jess was not halfway down when a shout of consternation arose from the crowd below.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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