Which preposition to use with confusion

of Occurrences 757%

So, amid a strange confusion of mind, the hours passed.

in Occurrences 187%

For several days all was bustle and confusion in my uncle's family.

to Occurrences 47%

We drank all the toasts of fashionHis Majesty of England, confusion to the French, the health of Virginia, rich harvests, full cellars, and pretty dames.

at Occurrences 47%

Suddenly there was a sharp clicking sound, then a cry, and in an instant all was bustle and confusion at the Marlborough Steel Works.

on Occurrences 44%

But Noaks had never forgotten the double humiliation he had suffered at Chatfordfirst in being sent off the football field, and again in the disastrous ending to the attempted raid on the Birchites' fireworks; nor had he forgiven the Triple Alliance for the part which they had played, especially on the latter occasion, in bringing shame and confusion on the heads of the Philistines.

by Occurrences 37%

yelled another; while the object of this outburst of animosity, recovering himself sufficiently to glance round with a contemptuous sneer on his face, fell back, and endeavoured to hide his confusion by entering into conversation with Gull and Thurston.

between Occurrences 33%

There had been some confusion between Froebel and one of his nephews, who had democratic leanings, and no doubt anything at all democratic did mean atheism to "stony Berlin" and its intolerant autocracy.

into Occurrences 22%

Impatience over little things introduces confusion into great schemes.

with Occurrences 21%

So define the following nouns as to prevent any possible confusion with the nouns following them in parentheses: Wages (salary) Ride (drive) Planet (star) Truck (automobile) Watch (clock) Reins (lines) Jail (penitentiary)

among Occurrences 18%

They operate the same in their effect on the contest for the world's pennant and in causing confusion among the patrons by disarranging the schedule.

for Occurrences 15%

" She sent a keen little glance at him from the corner of her eyes, but the moment she saw that he was embarrassed and at sea because of the query she instantly slipped into a fresh tide of careless chatter and covered up his confusion for him.

from Occurrences 13%

" "It was his reason that kept him faithful there," Rosa ventured, and catches Vincent dropping his eyes in confusion from the demure glances of Olympia.

about Occurrences 10%

Captain Jack moved along easily and freely, but quietly, and with an air of utter boredom with all the show and confusion about him.

as Occurrences 9%

It is however just possible that Clarke was only referring to the earlier invitation, previously mentioned, for Keats to visit at Great Marlow; or he may most probably, with some confusion as to dates and details, be thinking of the message which Shelley, when already settled in Italy for a couple of years, addressed to his brother-poetof which more anon.

through Occurrences 6%

My soul is weighed down with grief when I see the churches of our provinces plunged into shameful confusion through the fault of bad bishops and abbots.

before Occurrences 5%

All the fine equipages of the town drew up in the roads and lanes flanking the camp, where with leveled glasses the mothers, sisters, and sweethearts watched the columns as they skirmished, formed squares, or "passed the defile," quite sure that the rebels would fly in confusion before such surprising manoeuvres.

around Occurrences 5%

Among the exceptions to the general sociability were the bishop, still pacing up and down with his hands clasped behind him, and a young girl who sat looking far out over the waves, utterly heedless of the noise and confusion around her.

over Occurrences 4%

Here in Chicago this past fall two ties were played and, as a result, there was considerable confusion over the ticket arrangements.

without Occurrences 3%

The noise and confusion without seemed to increase the sense of quiet within, and the sounds of the gathering crowd made them feel apart and alone together as they had never felt before.

amongst Occurrences 3%

An extract of a journal he kept, found after his death, is given by Johnson "Such a day, Rum all out:Our company somewhat sober: A damn'd confusion amongst us!Rogues a plotting;great talk of separation.

like Occurrences 3%

And then, sounding across this sea of mental confusion like a bell through a fog, came the voice of John Silence bringing me back to a consciousness of the reality of it all "Sangreein his Double!"

than Occurrences 3%

repeated Eve, in greater confusion than ever.

within Occurrences 3%

Never when the city was in safety was there so great a panic and confusion within the walls of Rome.

during Occurrences 2%

There followed a few moments of sickening confusion during which the horrified spectators had time to realize that Sir Beverley was pinned under the kicking animal; then with a savage effort the great brute rolled over and struggled to his feet.

throughout Occurrences 2%

Instantly all was bustle and confusion throughout the cars.

Which preposition to use with  confusion