stumped

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

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

In 2024, she revealed that, after she’d spent more than $70,000 on treatments, doctors were still stumped by what could be causing her facial disfigurement, though some suggested it could be because of a parasite.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

James and Matthew looked to Emily, waiting for her direction, but she was stumped.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman