Example Sentences

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However, quite how the hosts did not manage to win will mystify and exasperate the new man at the helm.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2022

This will mystify the guests, but perhaps make them realize that their beach outfits do not qualify.

From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2022

Senses do double takes at dishes that will mystify committed carnivores.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2020

Magician Mark Mitton will demonstrate how you can perform tricks that will mystify your friends with everyday objects.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2019

This is a very interesting experiment, and will mystify onlookers who do not understand the reason for the apparent paradox, which is this.

From Things To Make by Williams, Archibald