mystify

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Even when elected leaders decry inequity, they typically do more to mystify than clarify what has caused it.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

The Cubs, meanwhile, managed only one hit after the third inning as four Brewers relievers -- Jacob Misiorowski, Aaron Ashby, rookie Chad Patrick and Abner Uribe -- combined to mystify Chicago batters to the finish.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

“It may mystify some people, but there is such demand for these sorts of things,” Fyall said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

The tackling issues Sunday seemed to mystify defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt, who the previous week lauded the team’s recent improvement.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

Even today the artist remains a magician whose work can mystify and move us—an embarrassing fact to civilized people, who do not readily relinquish their veneer of rational control.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson