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

Nisha Katona, who is the founder of Mowgli Street Food, also praised her team "who were incredible in their calm maturity, resourcefulness and quick kindness" when its restaurant in Liverpool became a medical centre.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The movie, which he made with longtime friend and collaborator Oliver Cooper, was borne of a lot of heart and DIY resourcefulness, but they like working that way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

Penelope knew it was unlikely that any squirrel would possess even a fraction of Edith-Anne’s resourcefulness, and this one in particular had already shown signs of muddled thinking.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood