problem-solving
Americannoun
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"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
Hilton then framed himself as a “pragmatic, problem-solving change-maker” focused on affordability, promising to lower gas prices, electricity costs and taxes and the cost of homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
But Jain was intrigued by Forge Prep, a new school for fifth through eighth-graders in nearby Livingston that promised learning through real-world problem-solving, building businesses and designing products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Now they had just one more obligation before dinner—CounterPoint, a cognitive-behavioral program designed to teach problem-solving and perspective-taking.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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