puzzlement
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Seeing my puzzlement, Glenn said: “Mr. Steele was my high school civics teacher. He showed me what it takes to be a good American.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The decision to choose tiny Monaco for the US-born pope's first trip in Europe since his election last year has caused puzzlement among observers.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
Reporters reacted with some puzzlement to news of the appointments as they were announced on Thursday, with some suggesting it still amounted to an act of defiance.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
It’s time to turn your puzzlement and distress into legal action.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
Behind her, Alys, her face folded into puzzlement and concern, began to replace her birthing tools into the woven bag.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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