as in solved
to find an answer for through reasoning
with the discovery of the Rosetta stone, archaeologists at long last were able to riddle out the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphics
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To all appearances, the riddle of identity had been posed and solved.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Transfer hits solved last year’s availability issues.—
Jenny Caitlin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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God has answered the prayers of so many of us 🙌🙏.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, Pieter answered the call, not with words, but with work and respect.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Before the fourth-down play unraveled, Love burned a timeout since the receivers weren’t aligned correctly.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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That one worked out pretty well, though!—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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While her girls napped, Lisa read novels, worked out, and cooked lavish meals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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That is not going to be resolved unless the Fed takes a strategic view of the economy.—
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CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Exhausting the fund potentially sets the stage for a similar situation in December if the shutdown isn’t resolved by then.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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And yet, Goldman is also quick to acknowledge that none of those strategic maneuvers would matter much if the show’s creative team hadn’t also figured out the formula for making a live show that appeals to 2025 audiences, particularly the hard-to-reach Gen-Z crowd.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Attorneys figured out months ago what percentage of any settlement or jury award each plaintiff should receive, because those dollar figures were part of the mediation and settlement negotiations, Stirata said.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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