disoriented
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“This case involves an elderly man who was disoriented and living with dementia, conditions that made him particularly vulnerable,” Los Angeles County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
“I was disoriented at first. It’s hard to step out of that go-go mentality.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
The woman appears to have tried to lead the disoriented animal away from the shopping street.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
His lawyer told ProPublica that Zapata Rivera was disoriented after regaining consciousness; the lawsuit says he was denied medical attention.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
All I could think about was Denna waking alone, aching, thirsty, and disoriented.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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