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puzzling

[puhz-ling] / ˈpʌz lɪŋ /


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One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun's outer atmosphere - the corona - is millions of degrees hotter than its surface.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"For the future, it's a little puzzling, to say the least," she told AFP in an interview.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

But as telescopes and observations have become more precise, researchers have uncovered several puzzling features that the standard model struggles to explain.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Pessimism about the economy persists across classes, puzzling economists despite healthy hiring and consumer-spending metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

She fell asleep puzzling over it, and woke no more illuminated.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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