piece together
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But while police continued to piece together the case, Yepez was detained by federal immigration agents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The lack of detailed information has left journalists and the public relying on a mix of official statements and emergency dispatch reporting to piece together what happened on the morning of June 14.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
While Marsch struggles to piece together a best XI, he will be hoping talisman Alphonso Davies will be available soon - despite missing their opener through injury.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Most of Gaudí’s original plaster models and plans were destroyed in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, leaving his successors to piece together what they could and fill in the gaps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
“There are some things I’m trying to piece together, and I’m hoping something Olga said will help me.”
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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