muddled

Example Sentences

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The language used to describe snack tins is so flowery — and muddled by hyper-wellness jargon — it’s almost nonsensical.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

When you’re seeing 250 people — it was a lot of people — it gets muddled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The tanker’s arrival muddled the administration’s message and raised questions about the possibility of further fuel shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"A 2% fall in muddled estimates means nothing for those who actually lack life's basic necessities," Gregg said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Granny’s mind was getting more and more muddled.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau