problem-solving
Americannoun
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"There was a modest effect of time-restricted eating to improve spatial planning and problem-solving and on reducing errors related to memory and learning," said Shapses.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Huawei said Wednesday that its AI system "Celia" had shown "comprehensive problem-solving capabilities" across several mathematical fields.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He added that his approach to governing would be characterised by "problem-solving rather than point-scoring".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
MIT leaders never shied from that challenge, in keeping with the spirit of an institution that prizes practical problem-solving and empirical results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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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