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If you’ve never been in a Dulles people mover, you might be puzzled by the white-hot hatred they induce.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

Americans growing up in the 21st century might be puzzled by his words, because the idea of widespread Sunday business closings has, with notable exceptions, been disappearing for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

While some might be puzzled by Apple’s new approach, marketing experts say that this is exactly the type of marketing Gen-Z responds to.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

One certainly hopes they are wrong, and voters will continue to be puzzled as to why they're being told to be scared about the personal business of strangers.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2024

Although she might be puzzled by these differences between man and woman, she knew them and accepted them and needed them.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck




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