resourcefulness

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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

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

It can signify poverty, but, as Oyelowo points out, it can also suggest resourcefulness, the ability to create and improvise something new and unexpected out of the available ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended the special forces involved "for their resourcefulness and their bravery".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

One must learn to manage one’s emotional state in order to consistently operate from a place of resourcefulness, thus producing desirable outcomes.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman