is puzzling
- present progressive of puzzle (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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
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