as in solves
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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Replacing natural sand with coal waste solves two environmental headaches at once.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026 -
This ordinance solves a problem that doesn’t exist.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Over the next few days, the truth unravels and tests Siobhan and Grace’s friendship to its limits.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Bring Her Back unravels its disturbing secrets with nerve-wracking dread, relying more on ominous atmosphere than cheap jump scares.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services answers calls for service in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Mint Hill, Pineville and Davidson.—
Eva Flowe
June 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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If a risky decision works out, it gets labeled as smart.—
Nathaniel Tilton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The Tallebudgera is up for sale from AUD 132,990 (for reference, this works out at roughly US$94,500) and has lots of options available, such as configuring its layout and choosing off-grid operation with solar panels, as shown in this example model.—
Adam Williams
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
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That surgery, which left the boy disfigured, should never have been performed on a patient of that age because the condition naturally resolves in 80% of patients, the medical board said.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Lattice resolves this architectural limitation.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Riddles (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddles%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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