stumped

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Because a famous math problem that stumped humans for the better part of a century has finally been toppled—by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

When the vehicles violate traffic laws, some police have been stumped as to how to hold the driverless cars accountable.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But even they may be stumped when faced with the gargantuan challenge of coming up with a deserving story to encapsulate the unique feat of producing 500 episodes of television.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

At first Bubber was stumped, and it was funny to watch his face while she talked the foreign language.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers