as in solving
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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One senior official told reporters over the weekend that businesses need to take a greater lead in helping policymakers figure out which tech challenges are worth solving and in evaluating research outcomes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
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But there was something about this—the problem solving with the life and death part of it, the actual heights of it.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile interest rate-cut bets are unraveling across developing Asia.—
Chris Anstey,
Bloomberg,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the doorstep of a pivotal, final week and with its season in serious danger of unraveling, USC basketball’s leading scorer has been dismissed from the program.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Falcons led 25-18 at halftime by answering every time the Nighthawks made a mini-run.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Angels optioned Moore and Kyren Paris on Saturday, at least partially answering one of the pressing questions the Angels faced coming into spring training.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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In addition to figuring out how to announce George’s birth, the press office was fielding hundreds of calls from journalists around the globe looking for information.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Part of the motivation was figuring out how to make something cinematic without having to raise millions of dollars to make a movie.—
Ivy Pochoda,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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This pair from Baleaf is made with an ultra-soft, four-way stretch fabric that is fit for lounging and working out.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sam remembers that redshirt year, working out with one of the student managers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 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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Though the block sits in the shadow of TQL stadium, decades of redevelopment have repeatedly displaced families without resolving safety issues.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Riddling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddling%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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