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

Some have even created "The AI Hype Wall of Shame" to critique pundits who dramatize and mystify A.I. overmuch.

From Salon • May 30, 2023

This will mystify the guests, but perhaps make them realize that their beach outfits do not qualify.

From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2022

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