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ingenuity

[in-juh-noo-i-tee, -nyoo-] / ˌɪn dʒəˈnu ɪ ti, -ˈnyu- /


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More than that, I believe it’s a teachable skill — one built on generations of ingenuity, adaptation and care.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“Made in America” testifies to our continued ingenuity and abundance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“We would not bet against that ingenuity and flexibility this time either,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

No amount of ingenuity can substitute for fuel that doesn’t arrive, machinery that can’t be repaired or markets that can’t be reached.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Severo del Valle was obliged to use all his legal ingenuity to bring his brother-in-law back to life and the full rights of citizenship.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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