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has confounded

  • present perfect of confound (3rd person singular).

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The global energy state of play 100 days into the worst supply shock in modern history has confounded analysts and investors alike.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

Now Becerra tops them all, according to the most recent opinion polls, emerging as a surprise front-runner in a race that has confounded voters and political experts alike.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

A four-year-old boy who was expected to die shortly after his life support was removed has "confounded" medical expectations, a UK judge has said in a ruling.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2024

This dramatic chemical transformation process has remained a mystery that has confounded researchers for over half a century, until now.

From Science Daily Apr. 24, 2024

I suppose he has confounded the cow with the deer.

From Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780 by Hill, George Birkbeck Norman