as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time
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Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026 -
The protagonist’s obsession with solving the young girl’s apparent murder seems tied to events in her past, which al-Mansour and editors Rafael Nur and Steve Cohen introduce through dreamlike flashbacks.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Now an obvious fix passed by Congress last year is at risk of unraveling because of partisan horse trading.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Progress that once seemed irreversible is now unraveling.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Given the breakout to new highs, the market appears to be answering yes.—
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CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Instead of answering, Brunson asked a question himself.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Because this surreal fever dream of a season now acts as a fascinating historical document of the summer of 2000, when reality TV first exploded and the networks were still figuring out the medium.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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But those companies are still figuring out many practical applications for the technology – and how to turn a profit.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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So working out is out of the question, as is going for a swim.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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“Puzzling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzling%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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