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ingenuity

[in-juh-noo-i-tee, -nyoo-] / ˌɪn dʒəˈnu ɪ ti, -ˈnyu- /


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No amount of ingenuity can substitute for fuel that doesn’t arrive, machinery that can’t be repaired or markets that can’t be reached.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

He has repeatedly promised Israelis he is using their undoubted power and ingenuity to reshape the Middle East in a way that will strengthen their country.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Outside of this problem, I have no doubt you will put your ingenuity to good use.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The Stanford biologist bet against human ingenuity and lost to Julian Simon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“Merely a fortunate coincidence. Chandresh insisted on putting the entire staff in green. And I did not anticipate the ingenuity of your attire.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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