puzzling
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- puzzlingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of puzzling
Example Sentences
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“Difference Between,” a 23-minute world premiere by Matthew Neenan, holds the stage intriguingly until losing momentum and feeling strung out as it presents an artful, communal gathering that dwindles to a somewhat puzzling conclusion.
One of the most puzzling features of the expansion is the growing disconnect between output and jobs.
From Barron's
Even more puzzling, strong U.S. growth was driven by consumer spending — by the very same people who tell pollsters they are gloomy.
From MarketWatch
Even more puzzling, strong U.S. growth was driven by consumer spending — by the very same people who tell pollsters they are gloomy.
From MarketWatch
Some found that decision puzzling, but those who look closer will see in that decision a testament to Buffett’s growth as an investor over the decades.
From Barron's
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