piece of the puzzle
noun phrase
: part of the solution to a question or problem
Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.
The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.
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Remember, a strong online presence is just one piece of the puzzle.
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Lauren Parr, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
But keeping the watershed clean is only one piece of the puzzle.
—Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 2 Sep. 2024
Another piece of the puzzle is stability in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
—Justin Ballard, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Sep. 2024
Active listening is another crucial piece of the puzzle.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2024
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Lauren Parr, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
But keeping the watershed clean is only one piece of the puzzle.
—Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 2 Sep. 2024
Another piece of the puzzle is stability in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
—Justin Ballard, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Sep. 2024
Active listening is another crucial piece of the puzzle.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for piece of the puzzle
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“Piece of the puzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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