Example Sentences

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Moreover, it examined whether physical activity or sedentary time are confounding factors in these associations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

Crypto A.T.M.s are confounding rule makers concerned about oversight and illicit use.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2022

There’s individual variation and there are confounding factors — for instance, the measured amount includes lactate produced by the sweat glands in addition to the amount coming from working muscles.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2021

Aging drivers, few replacements and multiple routes to meet social distancing rules are confounding school districts trying to arrange for student transportation while COVID-19 continues to spread.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2020

I follow Amber in the papers to feel closer to her, but the stories are confounding.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton