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is puzzling

  • present progressive of puzzle (3rd person singular).

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Its guidance has diverged from rival Novo Nordisk’s outlook, which is puzzling to both investors and the analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

"And against that backdrop, the idea that the Fed would be backing away from their promised rate reductions in the future is puzzling to us," he added.

From Barron's Oct. 31, 2025

The boss of Age Scotland has said she is concerned that the NHS criteria for vaccinating people against flu and Covid is "puzzling".

From BBC Sep. 17, 2025

Experts in emergency management said the struggle to coordinate evacuations is puzzling given the time and geography.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 2025

And then, because we notice that Lolo is puzzling over which way to open the folding chairs, Lena, Hannah, and I scramble to our feet to help him with the rest.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina