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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The research team focused on solving this problem at the hardware level rather than relying only on software improvements.—
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Implicit learning uses different parts of the brain than solving problems or understanding the meanings of words, Albert said.—
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And Tony Day is the key to unraveling that plot and Sweetpea’s got the bit between her teeth.—
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By 2017, her private life was unraveling amid family tensions, abusive coaching and hidden trauma.—
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Healey avoided answering the question, instead stating that Massachusetts officials tipped off the feds to the $7 million SNAP fraud scheme uncovered by Foley’s office in December.—
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Available to stream on Hulu and Disney+, the current third season brought more chaos and WTF moments while also answering some questions.—
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The warmer months are spent planning the ski season, booking return trips to favorite mountains, and figuring out which resorts to explore next.—
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Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Of the many obstacles to overcome before any Artemis astronauts begin moonwalking, perhaps the most simple yet significant is figuring out what to wear.—
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He’s initially disappointed to find people working out at Muscle Beach in Lummus Park, doing yoga on the sand and going for a jog.—
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Some rules that Boyce must follow over the next many months include having no visitors inside his room, not using any alcohol or drugs and working out frequently, with a goal of losing weight and building up strength.—
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Rød-Larsen and Juul were among those involved in facilitating the landmark Oslo Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1990s.—
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The state also entered into a handful of Assurances of Voluntary Compliance, or AVC agreements, which require companies involved in CTDPA violations to provide a clear plan for resolving incidents and ensuring data security.—
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Hartford Courant,
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“Riddling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddling%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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