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conundrum

[kuh-nuhn-druhm] / kəˈnʌn drəm /


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Another conundrum involves the disappearance of a swimming instructor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Until recently, while stellar rotation was thought to be part of solving this conundrum, limited computing abilities prevented us from quantitatively testing the hypothesis," says Falk Herwig, principal investigator and director of ARC.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

However, there is a moral conundrum hovering over your letter: “What do I owe him?”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

However, like with Michael Carrick at Manchester United, it may well be an intriguing conundrum if he hits the ground running and sustains a good run of form through what is left of the season.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

It was a conundrum, to be sure, but a good night’s sleep and a tasty breakfast had restored Penelope’s supply of pluck, and she felt more than ready for the challenge.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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