Example Sentences
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I was puzzled and at that moment I certainly never thought that what we had just seen would become one of the most talked about events in sporting history.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Pessimism about the economy in recent years has puzzled many economists, who said it appeared out of proportion to traditional metrics, such as hiring and consumer spending, which remained healthy in the post-Covid period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
While both were doctoral students in Canada, Mann and Pardo puzzled over it for years.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
We are also still somewhat puzzled by the size of the cut and we do not think we are alone in that respect,” they said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
Ray looked at me, and I made a puzzled expression.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
