puzzled
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Since its discovery in 2002, the structure has puzzled geologists.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
Instead, they are puzzled by things that don’t line up with their theories of how the world should work.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
Pessimism about the economy in recent years has puzzled many economists, who said it appeared out of proportion to traditional metrics, such as hiring and consumer spending, which remained healthy in the post-Covid period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
While both were doctoral students in Canada, Mann and Pardo puzzled over it for years.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The judge looks puzzled, like something doesn’t make sense.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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