riddle

Example Sentences

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A 48-46 defeat, settled by a France penalty with the clock in the red, only adds to the riddle.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

John Parker believes he has solved the riddle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

A primary goal of the NBA’s competition committee, this offseason, will be to try to solve that riddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

In fact, they immediately set themselves on the task of pleasing Carol and those like her, along with solving the riddle of their immunity, so they can absorb the stragglers into their joy amoeba.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

“Well, what did all that mean? It’s a riddle to me.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques