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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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This environment is continuously unlocking new pathways to discovering and solving problems, and the very tools of science itself are transforming in unprecedented ways.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026 -
These are professionals who have spent years working alongside some of the best filmmakers in the world and who bring an extraordinary level of expertise, discipline and problem solving to every production.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The exhibit highlights examples of bird-friendly architecture in cities such as Chicago and Santa Cruz while explaining the design principles behind collision prevention.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Alsace spent centuries moving between French and German rule — explaining why this indisputably French cake so closely resembles similar treats from across the Germanic world.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Years later, former FBI agent Thomas Scott reopens the case, unraveling a haunting story of ambition, obsession, and the cost of keeping the cameras rolling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Progress that once seemed irreversible is now unraveling.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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The former couple issued a joint statement to Us Weekly, clarifying that the clip is not representative of their five-year relationship.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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And that means clarifying whether entertainment content counts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The Department of Transportation found that Singh failed the English language proficiency assessment, answering 2 out of 12 verbal questions correctly and identifying one of four highway signs during a compliance investigation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Indiana Jones star appeared on the NPR podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin, which features guests answering existential questions.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The glittery red says both pretty and sparkly but also hints at a sinister feeling of blood, perfectly illustrating the light and dark sides of the beauty industry.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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The new episodes are extra acidic, skewering the industry while illustrating how much easier female solidarity is to sell than to practice.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
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Finding similarity and common ground is often an important step in reducing prejudice and resolving conflict.—
Steve S. Medeiros,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Fin’s primary offering is an AI agent capable of resolving chat, email, WhatsApp, text message, phone, and Slack queries, Salesforce said.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Those films revolutionized the way that Hollywood does business — demonstrating that movies could sell T-shirts and toys as well as tickets.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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“Unriddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddling. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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