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puzzle

[puhz-uhl] / ˈpʌz əl /






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Dementia is influenced by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, but researchers say diet may be another important piece of the puzzle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Leading companies have different business models, and it is important to know where each one fits into the energy puzzle.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He and his team think they have found a missing piece of the puzzle.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

On Aug. 18, for example, a behavior technician spent a total of 70 minutes with Ezekiel, working on a puzzle and playing with educational toys, according to a medical record reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It was a puzzle he had to solve, but to which he had no pieces.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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