Example Sentences

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That one inexplicable blip at Twickenham will confound experts for the rest of time.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

The central bank's apparent stance will confound investors who have grown used to the SNB's mantra that it would fight tooth and nail with negative interest rates and foreign currency purchases to restrain the Swissie.

From Reuters • Nov. 29, 2021

Just when you think you know what the story's going to be, just when you think you can predict where it's going to go, it will confound your expectations. 

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2015

Mumbo jumbo with economics and math will confound 99% of the population.

From Economist • Apr. 5, 2013

“Tell me where you feel it and I’ll plot a course for us that will confound its pursuit.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman