stumped

Example Sentences

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AI has solved a math problem that stumped humans for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The viewing sessions got more serious after Cicero told his friends he went to a trivia night and was stumped by a question on the license plate on Jerry’s Saab convertible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But even they may be stumped when faced with the gargantuan challenge of coming up with a deserving story to encapsulate the unique feat of producing 500 episodes of television.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Rashid had Seifert stumped before Brook twirled through his tweakers - Ahmed having Rachin Ravindra caught mid-wicket in the 12th over.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Leah sat narrow-eyed in her chair, for once stumped for the correct answer.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver