consternation
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Not only are Koreans trading like crazy, but they appear, to the consternation of some analysts, to be trading like crazy on borrowed money.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Najim was arrested in Italy but released and returned to Libya, sparking a major political row in Italy and consternation at the ICC.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The consternation that his relationship, and subsequent marriage, to the girl triggers among the town inhabitants will ultimately lead to Kenrex’s long-delayed undoing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The operation brought together the CIA officers and state authorities in Chihuahua, and that collaboration was a source of consternation for Mexican federal officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
We stood looking up at it, four looks of consternation, one of excitement.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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