Sentence examples for were left bemused from inspiring English sources

Critics were left bemused by the news.

If the watching fans and media were left bemused by Swaney's runs, her competitors were more supportive of her presence at the Olympics.

Passing through 13 stations with good old-fashioned chug-chugs and toot-toots, plenty of tourists on the platforms were left bemused as they were dowsed in smoke – indeed, Transport for London commissioner Peter Hendy confided to The Independent that they had needed to override the smoke alarms on the route.

Bystanders were left bemused by the sight of a bear in a rubbish truck in the centre of Vancouver.

But last week US Grand Prix circuit chiefs were left bemused when he cast doubt on next year's race, describing negotiations as "an uphill struggle".

Fans were left bemused when the Hard Rock Calling event was abruptly ended in order to meet a 22 30 BST curfew.

Police have been left bemused after a man who was certified dead was elected as mayor of a village in Mexico.

The world of organised crime is one he understands and, in comparison, he is left bemused and angry by the serial killer's brutal and seemingly random violence.

As someone who feels the blog has a firm place in academia – especially for early career researchers like myself – I am left bemused by it all.

4. #MadeMeSmile: Vodafone was left bemused when Twitter users redeployed the PR #mademesmile tag to publish tax avoidance allegations direct to the company's website.

The climactic stages of Rowling's story are dashed through at a breakneck pace – non-fans will be left bemused – with developer Bright Light seemingly in a constant hurry to get back to the action.