How to Use confusion in a Sentence

confusion

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  • There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting.
  • There is a great deal of confusion about how the system works.
  • There was total confusion when the truck hit the restaurant.
  • He stared in confusion and disbelief.
  • But the pain had to come out, and it would be mixed with love, confusion and anger, and that was OK.
    — Conrad Gregory, New York Times, 26 May 2023
  • Now that both of them have joined hands, we are left in confusion of what awaits behind the doors.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2023
  • The confusion stems from the 2018 farm bill, which legalized hemp.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The Temptations were calling the world a ball of confusion.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 Nov. 2023
  • And what had the public confusion between the two of them—the encroachment of one Naomi on the other—done to Klein’s own sense of self?
    — Laura Marsh, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The looks on their faces reflected shock and confusion.
    — Aaron M. Kinzer, New York Times, 29 July 2023
  • But for Schaller, any feelings of relief over the arrest were soon eclipsed by anger and confusion.
    — Jake Offenhartz, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • D’Amico said these sessions reduced the level of panic and confusion about the law.
    — Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The confusion of the Apple Pencil is made worse by the scattered state of iPads in general right now.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2023
  • To repeat our position stated above, so there is no confusion: The Cougars will play to win, should play to win and must play to win.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The locked accounts and confusion have led to long wait times at the unemployment call center.
    — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 12 July 2023
  • Luckily for us fans, confusion is going to be cleared up in a matter of days.
    — Andrew Hammond | Ahammond@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The new trail's name might cause some confusion, given two other trails by the same, or similar, names.
    — Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The deal sparked confusion from PGA partners, and outrage from others.
    — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 June 2023
  • But as enthusiasm for bitcoin spreads anew, so do myths and confusion around the forces moving the price.
    — Joel Khalili, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The confusion only compounds in how Knight has chosen to structure the story.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Questions and confusion remain over why Rafah is still closed.
    — Claire Parker, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2023
  • However, with the confusion caused by the coroner's change in opinion, this plea was in the best interest of justice.
    — Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 16 June 2023
  • Spotty cell phone service in the area of the parade only added to the confusion and lack of information, as fans in the area looked for answers.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • In Arizona, that left confusion because two conflicting laws were on the books.
    — Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 7 July 2023
  • Was there any concern that jumping back and forth between Jimmy, Saul and Gene would cause confusion?
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The scam appears to use confusion over real government health tax credits as a hook to reel in victims.
    — Popular Science, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Where there's confusion, Buchanan said, there are people ready to take advantage.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
  • However, there might be some confusion about the different types of THC that are available now.
    — Lara Stewart, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
  • If opting to bring a dog on a hike, make sure to watch out for signs of heat stroke, which include heavy panting, glazed eyes, confusion, vomiting and deep red tongue and gums.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2023
  • There ought to be standardization of the forms, statewide, to eliminate confusion.
    — Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2023

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