puzzling

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He told me after our interview was over that he'd found the question "humbling and puzzling".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Byrne’s well-earned accolades allow “Tow” to fare better than it otherwise would have, while also causing “Tow” to horseshoe back to its starting point as an overall puzzling career choice.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Gold has been the most puzzling asset of all.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

What is puzzling is that I filmed and published that 19 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

In light of Rose’s statement to Morrison and the fact that the rooming house owner had confirmed Rose and Joe’s alibi, the Kaw Indian’s statement that Rose had confessed to her seemed puzzling.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann