As the two vessels raced side by side, the fishermen looked at the Zodiac with befuddlement.

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But stick with the Leica beyond any initial befuddlement for a truly gratifying experience.

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Investors are either yawning or gaping in befuddlement: Both companies' shares dropped 4.75% in afternoon trading.

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Such befuddlement has been a feature of his presidency, which began in 2006.

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Then befuddlement gives way to a slo-mo realization that the man actually has a life, along with strong feelings about losing it.

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His befuddlement on Obama administration policy toward Iran the flubbed remark about containment, the passed note, the re-flub, the coaching from committee Chairman Carl Levin was almost the least of it.

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