piece of the puzzle
noun phrase
: part of the solution to a question or problem
Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.
The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.
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If the Mets are able to sign a high-end arm and bring back Manaea, Bieber could be the perfect last piece of the puzzle.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The final piece of the puzzle, Jisoo, is dabbling in acting.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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Documenting your successes is just one piece of the puzzle.
—David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But this is one piece of the puzzle that can help agriculture remain sustainable.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The final piece of the puzzle, Jisoo, is dabbling in acting.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff Learning from Past Leadership Decisions and Impactful Relationships
Documenting your successes is just one piece of the puzzle.
—David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But this is one piece of the puzzle that can help agriculture remain sustainable.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Piece of the puzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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