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mystery

[mis-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˈmɪs tə ri, -tri /


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In the end, the experts conclude, the snapshot figure that comprises the total fertility rate is more complicated than it seems, and the future remains a mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Warsh’s confirmation testimony cut through the fog: inflation is not an act of God, a shipping-container mystery, or a Gulf headline.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

As I imagine the series will do well — mystery with a smattering of horror seems very much what the people want — more may be just the ticket for some people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"There's a lot of mystery and things that are undisclosed but I've become more optimistic that people are going to be able to discover things that we have not been allowed to discover."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“You’re upset, Jakob. I understand. Jarvis is threatening you, and you’re scared. I will solve this mystery tomorrow. And I’ll do it on my own.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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