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[solv] / sɒlv /


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“One solution is not going to solve it for everyone, but a system of different ones hopefully will for most of them,” said Rodriguez, an architect consulted on previous Games before working with LA28.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum physics to solve problems far beyond the capabilities of today’s best supercomputers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Scientists do not currently agree on exactly what belongs in that category, a problem Kennedy summarized with characteristic bluntness: “If you can’t define a problem, you can’t solve it.”

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Flock cameras help police solve crimes, but cases of officers abusing their access to the technology for stalking raise concerns about privacy violations.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

Ulbricht proposed a way to solve the problem once and for all.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The pumpkin-spice latte effect solves what has previously been a mystery: Why is September the worst month of the calendar for the stock market?

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

"It solves a lot of problems, even if it is just a simple idea like sticking a few logs into a stream," Gregory Kumar added.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Mystifying, that is, until Kanbei offers his insight and Murashige makes a few deductive leaps, at which point he solves the crime like a Japanese Poirot.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

But even when Kiki botches a delivery by dropping a toy mid-air, sending it tumbling into a nearby forest, a bit of reciprocal effort solves the problem.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

But my mom always says that running away never solves anything.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

When Det Con Tom Ryan came across a diary entry about an old cattle trailer in July 2025, he knew he had finally solved the murder of a man who had disappeared six years earlier.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

This phase started when OpenAI revealed that an unreleased model had solved an 80-year-old problem.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

And its pacing problems still haven’t been solved — too many plot points feel rushed, while others are drawn out to the point of tedium, even with the series’ conclusion within sight.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

However, it has not solved what philosophers call the "hard problem" of consciousness.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

I’ll have to talk to Oliver next to be sure, but maybe I’ve solved this mystery.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

Before we divide the spoils, entrepreneurs and investors have to decide which problems are worth solving.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The Sparks had difficulty solving problems caused by the Mercury’s zone defense.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Congress still should act as soon as possible, of course, since solving Social Security’s finances becomes more expensive the longer it’s put off.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

The constant effort of solving today's problems has left no energy to think about tomorrow.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

That's because Nancy, Bess, and George were great at solving mysteries.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene




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