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riddle

[rid-l] / ˈrɪd l /




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“It’s just been the riddle that nobody could solve,” said Monica Florio, who has helped lead research on Amgen’s candidate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The riddle of Bell Labs—indeed, the great mystery of innovation itself—is how, over many decades, its employees came up with ideas and products that ultimately changed the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

A 48-46 defeat, settled by a France penalty with the clock in the red, only adds to the riddle.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Love isn’t a riddle waiting to be solved.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

I quickly snapped a screenshot of the riddle, already trying to sort out its meaning.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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