confuse

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In Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent,” the comedian won over audiences by joking about how American movies about Africa often confuse Africans, asking, “Why do the lions have American accents?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

I don’t want to confuse that with support for what they’re doing.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

So pressure to meet forecasts can result in both understated outlooks, which can confuse investors, and decisions on capital allocation, innovation and hiring that can damage a company over time.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

There are big differences between private and public business development companies, or BDCs, and even similar names that can confuse the discussion.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

He craved sleep after a long night of hunting, but as usual he’d trotted a long weaving path home to confuse any possible predators.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker