has been perplexing
- present perfect progressive of perplex (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The weakness in the won then, has been perplexing to many forex analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
I’m saying that Mr. Adams isn’t easily placed on the traditional left-right spectrum, which has been perplexing to the news media and to many white New Yorkers.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2022
Publication of the guidance “in cold isolation from anything else … has been perplexing and upsetting”, she added.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 30, 2020
The Scot's inconsistent form has been perplexing considering he beat Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final in his last match on clay.
From BBC ● May 25, 2016
The date has been perplexing, as the town was not named Toronto in 1822.
From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry
