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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The invention also solves another issue.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026 -
The Supercharger Kit solves that problem.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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In The Drama, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson portray a couple whose relationship unravels days before their wedding.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The announcement that Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice, resolving a years-long suit alleging anticompetitive practices, likely answers the biggest question facing the concert behemoth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The younger Khamenei's appointment answers some of those questions.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Spread across 66,000 people, that works out to about $75 per person.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the Kickstarter works out, shipping is scheduled for December.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The plea deal resolves all three cases, and includes a 10-year court order to stay away from the victims, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Yet, as a new play begins to brew in his mind, Jack resolves to mend their relationship.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Riddles (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddles%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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