puzzling

Example Sentences

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Yet clear fossil evidence only dates back to about 540 million years ago, leaving a puzzling 160 million-year gap in the record.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

It would be easy to conclude that this is merely a case of managers using A.I. to do less work, but many employees have noticed something puzzling: Their managers seem more burned out than ever.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

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

There were accusations and counter accusations, but no one would admit to writing the mysterious and puzzling words that straggled across the back of Ken’s question.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder