problem-solving
Americannoun
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Grandparents have to roll up their sleeves and help with activities, schedules and problem-solving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"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
"It involves problem-solving, teamwork, communication and taking responsibility for people's safety," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 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
From the time I was little, my parents had trained me to be an extreme problem-solver—like a problem-solving ninja.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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