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So far, this election has been light on the specifics, but the state faces real problems — from a failing healthcare system to gas prices that literally mystify even lawmakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026

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

The tackling issues Sunday seemed to mystify defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt, who the previous week lauded the team’s recent improvement.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

Some have even created "The AI Hype Wall of Shame" to critique pundits who dramatize and mystify A.I. overmuch.

From Salon ● May 30, 2023

Even today the artist remains a magician whose work can mystify and move us—an embarrassing fact to civilized people, who do not readily relinquish their veneer of rational control.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

"What mystifies me is why not relaunch The Tig," she says, referring to the lifestyle website that Meghan once ran.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025

This orca behavior mystifies scientists—but they identified a few potential explanations, such as play.

From National Geographic ● Oct. 30, 2023

I’m no fan of the tactic — punitive child rearing always seemed off to me, so punitive adult rearing mystifies — but you can’t fault its simplicity.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 23, 2022

“It always mystifies people,” says Marty Omoto, executive director of the California Disability Community Action Network.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2020

“It mystifies me, Miss Lumley, how you can even persist in calling those three untamed creatures ‘children.’

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Older audiences, however, are mystified by what some see as a dumbing down of popular culture.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

Some Berkshire investors remain mystified by Sokol’s rise and fall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026

“We were mystified by the actions of the conference, to attack, you know, their biggest, really, business partner in football and a member of their conference in 24 of our other sports,” Bevaqua said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025

Mr Bevan went to the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran, with doctors also mystified.

From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025

I don’t leave others amazed, mystified, or utterly beguiled.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

“This rigorous approach just hasn’t been taken with VSELs. I find the work mystifying and lacking in rigor,” he said.

From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026

This weekend he confronts, for the first time, Beethoven’s daunting mystical and mystifying “Missa Solemnis.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026

Past crypto selloffs had clearer explanations, which made this one more mystifying.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026

That he has excelled at Betis, with 15 goals and seven assists in 38 games across all competitions, makes his form at Old Trafford all the more mystifying.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

Before Reynie could make up his mind how to answer, she slipped out of the room, leaving him to puzzle over her mystifying behavior.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart