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
But in parts of the country targeted by Ukrainian drones in recent weeks, Russia’s apparent inability to prevent such attacks is puzzling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
He keeps picking up things, puzzling over them, and then setting them down again.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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