problem-solving
Example Sentences
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“So when you have a feeling that you are right or wrong, go back to that feeling: What color was it? What shape was it? Where was it in your body? What temperature was it? Rez honed her gut instinct to become incredibly accurate: Should she trust this person? Was she safe? And that gut instinct became a highly tuned instrument. When we are trying to solve problems, when we are trying to communicate, these signals are as accurate as the best of our cognitive problem-solving abilities.”
From Los Angeles Times
Positivity and problem-solving is at the heart of the film, which includes an ensemble cast of scientists working together around the world to save the sun and the rest of the universe.
From BBC
It’s all problem-solving; if you do the research to think it through, you’re just likely to come up with better answers.
“It has made it easier to get by, but in many ways harder to truly succeed. Human flourishing and happiness is not just about subsistence, but also depends on growth, dynamic problem-solving, and solidarity through hardship.”
From Salon
Duane remained silent until the scolding part of the conversation was over and the problem-solving part could begin.
From Literature
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