stumped

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AI has solved a math problem that stumped humans for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Inter, having stumped up the Brazilian's buyout clause, got a 20-year-old with the world at his record-breaking feet who would lead them to Uefa Cup glory that season and later captain the Nerazzurri.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Celebrities including Brad Pitt and Diane Keaton stumped for the Zumthor design at the meeting, eclipsing the voices of many citizens who questioned the project — and the board voted unanimously to release the funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was sitting at a chess board in Cyprus last week feeling absolutely stumped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I collected my books and stumped off muttering, “There’s an awful lot of this going around.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly