puzzling

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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

Which makes it puzzling that Jewett’s other books are so rarely reprinted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

The ratio of platinum to iridium was especially puzzling.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

“Miss Mortimer always encouraged the girls to go for walks when we were puzzling over a difficult assignment,” Penelope thought.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood