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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bit puzzled by" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing mild confusion or uncertainty about something.
Example: "I was a bit puzzled by the sudden change in the schedule."
Alternatives: "somewhat confused by" or "a little baffled by".
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Wiggins is a bit puzzled by this himself.
Wells himself would have been a bit puzzled by pataphysics.
I must admit I'm a bit puzzled by some of these numbers.
Still, she says, she was a bit puzzled by his request to teach.
I was a bit puzzled by Yuri's surprise at Anderssen's handcuffs.
Mr. Lin was articulate in the interview, sometimes philosophical and a bit puzzled by the resurfacing of the past.
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"The chloroquine had quite a lot of other filler substances in it, which we're a little bit puzzled by," says Fiona, "so we need to do some more tests on that".
"Actually we were treated kind of well by the Democrats," Ms. Harrison said, sounding a bit puzzled.
And I'm a bit puzzled.
"A strange year?" He looks at me, a bit puzzled.
For its part, the monster looked a bit puzzled.
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