Example Sentences

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At first, Bowman, a computer scientist at New York University, thought he had stumped the models.

From Science Magazine • May 5, 2022

Reigning NL MVP had stumped for the Phillies to sign Schwarber.

From Fox News • Mar. 16, 2022

They had stumped experts and open-source intelligence analysts — many of whom mistook them for bomblets from cluster weapons based on their size and shape.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2022

Orcel apologized to Botin, reminding her that UBS had stumped up people’s deferred pay in the past, and hinting at a possible legal response.

From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2020

A thirty-something father of two, he badly wanted this job, but he had barely passed his other exams, and first aid had stumped him.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover