problem-solving
Americannoun
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Focusing on capabilities you have that “AI can’t easily replace” — like communication, teamwork, creative thinking and problem-solving — can also be beneficial, she added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Consistency and proximity, especially in the professional context of teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving, can make a work connection feel like it has more potential for romantic intimacy, depth and longevity than it actually does.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
It’s all problem-solving; if you do the research to think it through, you’re just likely to come up with better answers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Working alongside peers, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers gave her experience in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
Figuring out the transit system and its schedules was the land of problem-solving exercise he relished.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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