resourcefulness

Example Sentences

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William Golding wrote his tale partially in response to “The Coral Island,” a Victorian-era potboiler about three boys who survive a shipwreck thanks to their bluff resourcefulness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

In many ways the sport and the harsh conditions in which it thrived embodied the traditional values and traits — resilience, community, politeness, resourcefulness — that have come to define Canada’s unique “northern character.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

But the heart of her cookbook lies in the recipes inspired by recent immigrants, perfect examples of their skill and resourcefulness in adapting their cuisines to their new homeland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

His creative resourcefulness has placed him at the elbow of the industry’s mad geniuses: Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, J.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

Alone, with no friends or family, she must have had incredible courage and resourcefulness.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis