stumped
Example Sentences
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His healthcare providers were stumped by his symptoms: a fever, rash, and intense headaches.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the fifth over, Sooryavanshi looked primed to attack the off-spin of Will Jacks, only to run past a flatter one and be stumped.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
When the vehicles violate traffic laws, some police have been stumped as to how to hold the driverless cars accountable.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Celebrities including Brad Pitt and Diane Keaton stumped for the Zumthor design at the meeting, eclipsing the voices of many citizens who questioned the project — and the board voted unanimously to release the funds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
At first Bubber was stumped, and it was funny to watch his face while she talked the foreign language.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
