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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That oxygen supply solves a long-standing problem in the field.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The lead character, Jack Reacher, is a former military policeman who solves crimes as a vigilante.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 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 this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For the project, Pepper was programmed as a tourism expert who only answers questions about Bremerhaven, the university, and the Computer Science Day, with a friendly but firm style that gives visitors clear and approachable guidance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Not everything works out well, especially when home inspections are involved.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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That works out to $62,172 a year.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Under the agreement, which resolves the matter with no findings of wrongdoing or liability, Sutter must comply with additional monitoring and reporting requirements.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there is little chance of a sequel, as Nesbo neatly resolves the disparate futures of all the main characters.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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