has perplexed
- present perfect of perplex (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The mind-body question that has perplexed philosophers for millennia has acquired added resonance in the digital era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
I have struggled with my Catholic faith over the years, but nothing has perplexed me more than the idea of suffering.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The December slump has perplexed investors, given that the final month of the year is historically one of the strongest in terms of stock performance, with an average gain of around 1.4%.
From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025
Researchers at theUniversity of Maryland and National Institutes of Health were curious to find an answer, as it’s a question that has perplexed scientists for nearly a century.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2024
I'm half inclined to believe the whole thing is true; it would explain practically everything about the market which has perplexed us for so long.
From The Money Gods by Clark, Ellery H.
