resourcefulness
Example Sentences
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The decision to collect, preserve and shape such a rare material provides evidence of the resourcefulness and mental abilities of the early humans living there.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
It can signify poverty, but, as Oyelowo points out, it can also suggest resourcefulness, the ability to create and improvise something new and unexpected out of the available ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
But Cockcroft was a thoughtful physicist in the style treasured by Rutherford, especially in his resourcefulness with equipment, the Cavendish’s hallmark.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
