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  • Bewilderment at how Shmuel and his generation -- like the official settler leadership today -- can act surprised that, after raising their children and grandchildren on a toxic diet of ideological extremism, self-righteousness, intolerance, and a sense of god-given entitlement that trumps any law or moral imperative, these children and grandchildren today respect neither Israel's laws nor God's own commandments.

    Lara Friedman: The Belated Awakening to Settler Extremism Lara Friedman 2011

  • Bewilderment at how Shmuel and his generation -- like the official settler leadership today -- can act surprised that, after raising their children and grandchildren on a toxic diet of ideological extremism, self-righteousness, intolerance, and a sense of god-given entitlement that trumps any law or moral imperative, these children and grandchildren today respect neither Israel's laws nor God's own commandments.

    Lara Friedman: The Belated Awakening to Settler Extremism Lara Friedman 2011

  • Bewilderment and overwhelming distress closed her throat, and it was for her, the beleaguered grandmother, that Jules Harlow felt sympathy, not for her salesman son, who was probably guilty (he thought) of whatever he'd been hauled in for.

    The Elvis Latte Allie Dresser 2010

  • I believe he was on the Force Senior Management Quizzical and Bewilderment Awareness Course. on October 2, 2008 at 8: 47 am | Reply inspectorgadget

    Call The Fashion Police « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008

  • "Bewilderment and revulsion" would be a measured response to her rantings.

    John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

  • Then I dont Bewilderment was plain on Jaces face, and for a moment Clary saw Magnuss expression and knew he was strongly tempted to answer.

    Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series Cassandra Clare 2009

  • Row Three » Cinecast 82 – Ends Not with a Bang, But with Bewilderment - Where Cinema is more than just $100 Million productions

    Row Three » Cinecast 82 – Ends Not with a Bang, But with Bewilderment - Where Cinema is more than just $100 Million productions 2008

  • Then I dont Bewilderment was plain on Jaces face, and for a moment Clary saw Magnuss expression and knew he was strongly tempted to answer.

    City of Ashes Cassandra Clare 2008

  • Professors attacked by Red Tape q.v. or under a Spell of Bewilderment may conjure up a tenured colleague for assistance.

    The Little Professor: 2007

  • Professors attacked by Red Tape q.v. or under a Spell of Bewilderment may conjure up a tenured colleague for assistance.

    Scholars & Students: A Compendium of Professorial Magic 2007

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