puzzled
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Nearly half a century ago, a small earthquake beneath northern Utah left seismologists puzzled.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
This ad hoc demand puzzled the Saudis and other rulers—who consider themselves allied with the U.S. and who are hoping for an end to the war.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
That disconnect between real and predicted levels of consumer sentiment—popularly referred to as the “vibecession”—has puzzled economists since it first emerged during the pandemic.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Friends and family told the BBC they were puzzled about why Charmain had left her seven-year-old son with members of her husband's church while she went to Ghana alone.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Margaret threw her a puzzled glance before answering.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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