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riddle

[rid-l] / ˈrɪd l /




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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

John Parker believes he has solved the riddle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The economists also found that rising tariffs went hand in hand with rising unemployment, which may help explain the inflation riddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

In fact, they immediately set themselves on the task of pleasing Carol and those like her, along with solving the riddle of their immunity, so they can absorb the stragglers into their joy amoeba.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

I knew the secret to deciphering the riddle must involve the wrapper in some way, but I still couldn’t sort out how.

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




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