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The genuine source of consternation, however, was her label Interscope.
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The Spanish health ministry has given assurances that the Spanish public is not at risk, but consternation is growing.
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Amidst all the pandemonium, the show just carried on to the consternation of some guests.
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Imagine his consternation if he were prevented from putting on such a show.
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Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan have enjoyed warming ties in recent years to the consternation of Iran.
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Consternation ruled supreme, treason and imbecility were everywhere charged against the authorities.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte|William Milligan Sloane
For this reason the hurry and consternation in the city was, on the present occasion, the greater.
History of Rome, Vol III|Titus Livius
When we had mounted the hill again, it was easy to see that consternation reigned in the Fort.
In Search of Mademoiselle|George Gibbs
Some fresh intelligence, which arrived from Sumatra, increased the disorders and consternation of the town.
The Works of John Dryden, Volume XVI. (of 18)|John Dryden
To my amazement—I might almost say to my consternation—it was no longer there.
Pharos, The Egyptian|Guy Newell Boothby

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consternation

/ (ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən) /

noun

a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion

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