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as in to solve
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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2
as in to explain
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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Putting Graham on the defensive line with Josh Hines-Allen, Arik Armstead and Travon Walker could solve a lot of those problems. 6.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025 -
Not a delusional optimism, but an ability to focus on problems that can be solved.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But money alone doesn’t explain the absence of conscience.—
Todd L. Pittinsky,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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For some teams, a dark-horse mind-set might be better for strategic reasons: underdogs tend to focus on the positive outcome (winning), while top dogs tend to avoid negative outcomes (not losing), which could explain why underdogs sometimes play looser and with an eye to higher risks and rewards.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Noor seems like a likable, interesting new character to base a story around, but how does this all tie in to the conspiracy that Peter Sutherland is beginning to unravel?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Vet mobile & Internal Affairs investigation In Suarez’s telling of events, his relationship with Carollo began to unravel after Suarez discovered a trove of veterinary supplies at the Bayfront Park Management Trust headquarters in April.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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This example illustrates how AI can enhance productivity while allowing humans to focus on tasks that require creativity and expertise.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The table below, displaying centre-backs signed, illustrates that dominance over other leagues.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The two men furtively communicate to avoid answering any questions.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Gillespie answered with a layup with 40 seconds left, and then senior power forward Julian Reese made a steal.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Justice Gorsuch, concurring with the decision to grant the stay, proposed that the Supreme Court should clarify whether district courts have the authority to issue universal injunctive relief.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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If that’s the case, while many customers have simply abandoned the purchase, some of those customers have certainly called your helpline to resolve their purchasing issue.—
Tom Lewis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jubilee’s team mostly resolves contentious programming decisions through internal discussion and debate, which seems fitting.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Unriddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddle. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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