puzzling

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It would be easy to conclude that this is merely a case of managers using A.I. to do less work, but many employees have noticed something puzzling: Their managers seem more burned out than ever.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

He told me after our interview was over that he'd found the question "humbling and puzzling".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Byrne’s well-earned accolades allow “Tow” to fare better than it otherwise would have, while also causing “Tow” to horseshoe back to its starting point as an overall puzzling career choice.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

What they found made things even more puzzling.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

But then a puzzling thing came up, a thing we’re still not sure about even now.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien