problem-solving
Americannoun
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Burnham is also due to meet leaders from the Northern Ireland Assembly's main parties, during which Downing Street said he would encourage "problem-solving, not points-scoring".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Digital activities that involve learning, creativity, problem-solving, or other forms of active mental engagement could potentially help explain the association observed in the study.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
He studied hydraulics, civil engineering and Shakespeare at the public library and impressed everyone with his pluck and problem-solving prowess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Such “agentic,” or problem-solving, AI may soon give rise to the first Fortune 500 company from somebody’s bedroom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
They were determined I would grow up to be a totally self-sufficient, problem-solving expert.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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