consternation

Example Sentences

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But it did little to cool her consternation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

What causes White much angst is that interest rates need only rise a small amount relative to nominal growth in an economy to start posing real consternation for central bankers and finance ministries.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

That is far greater than levels that have caused consternation regarding U.S. and European spending, and a reason Beijing may not make a major move to revive domestic demand.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Why have Nancy's tactics board & green shoes caused consternation?

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

The Crown apparendy believed that as well, for there was great consternation among die prosecution when, on March 14, our first witness was not Luthuli but Dr. Wilson Conco.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela