puzzle over
Example Sentences
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Scholars have offered several explanations for this puzzle over the years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Nearly a week after being rescued near Big Bear Lake, Jackie — half of a celebrity bald eagle couple — remains in critical condition as veterinarians continue to puzzle over the cause of her maladies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Dr Kit Opie at the University of Bristol, who is not connected with the study, said this is another piece in the puzzle over how human monogamy arose.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
A decade later, Nigerian officials still puzzle over how a Twitter campaign resulted in the deployment of hard American military power on their territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
I puzzle over why this would be a good idea.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
