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ingenuity

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


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We shouldn’t underestimate the resolve or the ingenuity of a regime that has been fending off U.S. pressure since Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Kate and Hal were defined by the grit and ingenuity that made them successful in a crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • May 12, 2026

He instructed law enforcement bodies to show "ingenuity and professionalism" and to "accommodate the vital interests of citizens".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

I had to laugh too, though I'd nearly exhausted my ingenuity on the topic of chatterboxes.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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