puzzle
Example Sentences
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Other scientists were quick to contest TurboQuant’s capabilities, leaving investors with a puzzle.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
"Within the symbiosis project, we've been steadily sequencing genomes for several years, but several key gaps remained. In this study, we were able to fill these missing puzzle pieces," confirms Sanchez.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
At one point, Justice Samuel Alito, echoing Winston Churchill, described the key, five-word provision of the 14th Amendment as “a puzzle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a mystery.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
When asked if he thought he'd create another word puzzle game, he previously said: "Why would I do that to myself?"
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
A puzzle that might just hold the key to finding my mom.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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