as in embarrassing
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the collapse of part of the scenery didn't faze the actors one bit, and they just carried on
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Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
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But in this case, the ejection was absolutely unnecessary and, frankly, embarrassing for Lentz.
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One of the biggest mistakes students make is confusing a loan approval with an affordability recommendation.
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Meta’s new cloud business — selling excess compute capacity to outside customers — is confusing on its face.
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High yields worldwide have been rattling investors after oil prices burst above $100 per barrel because of the war.
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Now, with aftershocks still rattling damaged cities and thousands of people displaced, some analysts warn the government’s handling of the disaster may be accelerating public disillusionment with the Chavista power structure.
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Travis was snapped having a blast bothering Jason as the duo attended a match between Jupiter Links GC and The Bay Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 3.
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For now, the Royals hope to figure out exactly what’s bothering him.
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The Pistons’ defense is swarming and flustering the Cavs.
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But Seymour threw on a press, flustering the Patriots, who began to turn the ball over.
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This imbalance is perhaps not expressly disconcerting much of the time.
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There was also some disconcerting history to consider.
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“Fazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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