puzzle over
Example Sentences
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Dr Kit Opie at the University of Bristol, who is not connected with the study, said this is another piece in the puzzle over how human monogamy arose.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
A decade later, Nigerian officials still puzzle over how a Twitter campaign resulted in the deployment of hard American military power on their territory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
Field biologists continued to collect and catalog specimens and puzzle over the cells’ survival in such harsh environments, but mainstream science paid little attention — until recently.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023
Most people still puzzle over the erratic and often mystifying price increases in the grocery store.
From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2023
“And now there is this business of the paintings to puzzle over as well,” Penelope mused.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
