had perplexed
- past perfect of perplex.
Example Sentences
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"The fundamental question that drove the initial study was really a question that had perplexed the skeletal muscle biology community," said Ben Cosgrove, associate professor of biomedical engineering and the paper's senior author.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
In response to Mr Abiy, its statements have been terse and acerbic, pointedly refusing to join the "discourses" of its former ally on a matter that had "perplexed all concerned observers".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2023
The Washington Capitals had vowed to solve the New York Rangers on Friday night, to not fall into the same early hole that had perplexed them in two earlier losses to their East Division rivals.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 19, 2021
In the end, the Huskies finally solved a Washington State defense that had perplexed them for about two-and-a-half games this season, and the fact that they have more weapons than the Cougars showed itself.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2011
As he came to the study door to meet her, she saw that what had perplexed her in his tone was apparently only the remnant of that irritation he had showed at dinner.
From The Blind Man's Eyes by Balmer, Edwin
