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problem-solving

[prahb-luhm sahl-ving] / ˈprɑb ləm ˈsɑl vɪŋ /




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I mean, the reason to be optimistic is because humans are amazing problem-solving riddle crackers, right?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Quantum computing will complement, not replace, traditional systems, driving demand to $100 billion by 2040 for complex problem-solving.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

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

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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