Example Sentences

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Yet it’s a good time to revive a play about a ruthless leader who bamboozles the public while wreaking havoc on his government.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

In the process, I think that's what it is, the process bamboozles you.

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2023

The sorcerer Prospero bamboozles his shipwrecked enemies with astonishing illusions.

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2022

Adil Rashid bamboozles Babar Azam with a googly as the Pakistan captain is stumped by Jos Buttler in the T20 series decider at Old Trafford.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2021

He bamboozles us into producing his play, then runs off and leaves us to sink or swim.

From The Light of the Star A Novel by Garland, Hamlin