stumper
Example Sentences
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The conversation grew increasingly heated from there as Carlson launched stumper after stumper made up of basic facts.
From Salon
In the new book, reader “Josh of Woonsocket, R.I.” poses the potential stumper: “Has humanity produced enough paint to cover the entire land area of the Earth?”
From Washington Post
But he couldn’t resist the allure of this scientific stumper.
From New York Times
"I know who I want for all the judges and propositions. But president . . . that's a stumper," Homer says as he stares at the ballot.
From Salon
Below, some of the many stumpers in an overwhelming year.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
