Example Sentences

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What is puzzling is that I filmed and published that 19 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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

Some beer bottles and medicinal glass jars have been brought to the surface - but their existence in just one spot is "puzzling", said mum-of-two Zoe Brown.

From BBC • May 14, 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

“It is puzzling, yes,” Penelope murmured, keeping close watch on the boys, whose eyes were again fixed on the bouncing bird.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood