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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

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

This will mystify the guests, but perhaps make them realize that their beach outfits do not qualify.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 4, 2022

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

As warmer spotlights go, “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” may never fully expunge what maddens and mystifies about the untimely end of troubled souls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025

"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

“There’s this thing about this place that has so much history. In a way, it mystifies movies forever. Once your film was in Cannes, it was in Cannes.”

From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024

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

From National Geographic ● Oct. 30, 2023

Their inclusion mystifies me, as it suggests that these fears might be considered in any way unreasonable.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

This last claim mystified McArthur, who says the picnic was a success.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

The disconnect between slackening activity and the increasing yield has mystified even oil chieftains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 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

This unusual formation has fascinated and mystified both scientists and the public for decades.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2025

Together they paraded out of the fort, past stunned enemies and lines of equally mystified allies.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

“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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026

While Gandbhir isn’t reveling in their pain, she refuses to cut away, creating a devastating and altogether mystifying section of the film that overwhelms her larger message.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025

They’d made a few bucks, but it was still mystifying that Eisman had bought them, over everyone else’s objections.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis