confounding
Example Sentences
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Because Golding’s account of his death was so deliberately confounding, I wasn’t sure what happened.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
For those who know of exorcisms primarily from horror movies, the news of a professional exorcist in the nation’s capital causing drama may have been a bit confounding.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
This approach was designed to reduce bias and account for potential confounding factors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Eli An analyst noted thin details and potential confounding factors.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
I follow Amber in the papers to feel closer to her, but the stories are confounding.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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