mystify
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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
Here, senior writer Mary Elizabeth Williams amps up the classic with an unexpected ingredient that adds a sharp, bright note that will both mystify and satisfy.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2022
For the past 60 years or so, my calling has been to mystify audiences and make people smile; especially kids.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2022
That seemed to carry some weight, or else to mystify the bear sufficiently to make him pause.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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