puzzling
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And even then, I’d argue that conflict is more puzzling than inspiring.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The discovery may also help explain another puzzling hallmark of aging called "protein-transcript decoupling."
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Nguyen Minh Dong, a former Volkswagen emissions engineer who now advises on electrification, called the rush to ban fossil fuel bikes in Hanoi "puzzling".
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
He thrived by puzzling through difficulties he set for himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
He stopped and looked at me like he’s puzzling, then said, “I’m going to have to do some more contemplating over this. On the one hand this might be an act of conjuration.”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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