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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
I managed to unriddle the novel's central mystery before the main character did
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as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
the all-encompassing genius of Leonardo da Vinci is something that no biographer could ever hope to unriddle
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Lawmakers called it a major first step toward solving the housing affordability crisis.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026 -
His work transformed computational biology and drug discovery, earning him and Hassabis Nobel Prizes and cementing DeepMind’s reputation as a lab capable of solving grand scientific challenges.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
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Elena witnessed the argument and tried explaining to Moshe their concerns about previous squatters in the building.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
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In November, Rashada posted a tutorial video to his Instagram account explaining the claims-buying process, which led to a flood of referrals over next several months.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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In one of his rougher outings of the season, Meyer showed his ability to steady himself in the middle and prevent a game from unraveling, the kind of adversity every starting pitcher is guaranteed to face at some point.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Soon, the new majorities began unraveling sustainability reporting requirements.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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If the behavior continues, address it professionally with your manager, focusing on clarifying your individual impact and seeking ways to enhance your visibility.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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After that 7-1 loss to Germany, Curaçao was answering questions about its place in the field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Think about a teen trying to engage in a meaningful conversation but unable to maintain their parent’s eye contact because the parent is distracted answering texts.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Much like the Snicko technology used in cricket, broadcasters could even show a graphic illustrating the precise moment that Isak had flicked the ball on.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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According to the team, the system generated enough formic acid to power a miniature diorama displayed at the pavilion, illustrating how an efficient artificial photosynthesis system could one day produce and store clean energy for use in household applications.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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Velo has already handled over 2 million conversations, resolving 72% of customer needs.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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This line is only for resolving issues of ships or possible incidents so that clarification can be made.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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“Unriddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddling. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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