be puzzled
Example Sentences
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Americans growing up in the 21st century might be puzzled by his words, because the idea of widespread Sunday business closings has, with notable exceptions, been disappearing for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
While some might be puzzled by Apple’s new approach, marketing experts say that this is exactly the type of marketing Gen-Z responds to.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
One certainly hopes they are wrong, and voters will continue to be puzzled as to why they're being told to be scared about the personal business of strangers.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2024
Some of the terms are defined with an in-game glossary feature, but others need to be puzzled out via context.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2024
Anya expected Babulya to walk away then and leave Ivan to be puzzled.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
