be puzzled
Example Sentences
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Americans growing up in the 21st century might be puzzled by his words, because the idea of widespread Sunday business closings has, with notable exceptions, been disappearing for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
While some might be puzzled by Apple’s new approach, marketing experts say that this is exactly the type of marketing Gen-Z responds to.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
One certainly hopes they are wrong, and voters will continue to be puzzled as to why they're being told to be scared about the personal business of strangers.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2024
Those outside Awadis’ orbit might be puzzled as to how he can draw such a large crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2022
“We’d be puzzled how to bring down a jail-bird on the wing, to-night.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
