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problem-solving

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




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Positivity and problem-solving is at the heart of the film, which includes an ensemble cast of scientists working together around the world to save the sun and the rest of the universe.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Scientific problem-solving, product design and strategic thinking lend themselves naturally to his systematic approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

As the disease progresses, people may struggle with memory, language, problem-solving, and changes in behavior.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

The scans showed connectivity patterns for spatial reasoning and problem-solving that look more like what you’d find in monkeys than in mice.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

“Jess, you’ve got to pull it together. We need your problem-solving brains.”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser