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as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
was flustered when her parents dragged out her baby pictures for her new boyfriend
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Fus is angry and flustered when Pierre confronts him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024
Colin Gray told the officers his son became flustered easily.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Ottavino, who has long had trouble controlling the running game, was visibly flustered after Rivas and Victor Robles executed a double steal.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
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And the hints for today’s groups are: Yellow group — become visually embarrassed or flustered, perhaps
Green group — ongoing
Blue group — a smattering of bites or drinks
Purple group — funny shows
What Are Today’s Connections Groups?
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Fus is angry and flustered when Pierre confronts him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024
Colin Gray told the officers his son became flustered easily.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Ottavino, who has long had trouble controlling the running game, was visibly flustered after Rivas and Victor Robles executed a double steal.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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New York 17th District GOP Rep. Mike Lawler won his first term in 2022, marking an upset against then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the chair of House Democrats' campaign arm.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stevenson is clearly upset after the events that transpired leading to the Bears losing on a last-second Hail Mary pass.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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That’s why Trump, who closely follows the stock market and obsessed over it as president, should be nervous about the recent trend on Wall Street.Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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And if the person become agitated or aggressive, call 911.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noah, prompted by Eli to recall his mysterious past, enters a wordless state of terror; Eli, increasingly agitated, demands a nonverbal grade schooler tell him what’s going on.Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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He was charged with the single felony count of aggravated possession of child pornography that day and posted a $50,000 bond on Monday.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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The teenager was arrested Wednesday and is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a juvenile and a sentence-enhancing charge for an aggravated juvenile offender, the district attorney’s office said in a news release Friday.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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President Trump would perhaps be less bothered about Israel allowing Jewish settlers back into Gaza, as part of the Israeli government would like to do.New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The script got several studios and streamers hot and bothered.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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The kids are nonplussed, with the novelty of silly voices wearing off after a few stories.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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For however much preparation had assuredly gone into putting up a 20-night engagement in the massive dome, Henley sounded in those five words just as nonplussed as any veteran of the low-glitz 1970s probably ought to be.Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Sep. 2024
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Dakota Johnson was a bit mortified after meeting Barack Obama thanks for her mom Melanie Griffith.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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My daughter was absolutely mortified and just inconsolable.Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
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“Flustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flustered. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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