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  • present participle of puzzle.
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puzzling

[puhz-ling] / ˈpʌz lɪŋ /


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And even then, I’d argue that conflict is more puzzling than inspiring.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

That puzzling result left scientists searching for answers.

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

Butler scanned the sheet: basic field equipment, a few eyebrow raisers, nothing too puzzling until...

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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