mystify

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The Cubs, meanwhile, managed only one hit after the third inning as four Brewers relievers -- Jacob Misiorowski, Aaron Ashby, rookie Chad Patrick and Abner Uribe -- combined to mystify Chicago batters to the finish.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

“It may mystify some people, but there is such demand for these sorts of things,” Fyall said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Here, senior writer Mary Elizabeth Williams amps up the classic with an unexpected ingredient that adds a sharp, bright note that will both mystify and satisfy.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2022

Eventually, for reasons that still mystify him, he blurted out: “Left hand up! Who are we? The Commanders!”

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2022

That seemed to carry some weight, or else to mystify the bear sufficiently to make him pause.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman