resourcefulness

Example Sentences

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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

In many ways the sport and the harsh conditions in which it thrived embodied the traditional values and traits — resilience, community, politeness, resourcefulness — that have come to define Canada’s unique “northern character.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

But I’ve always stood in awe of the resilience and resourcefulness of those who live under that threat.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

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

I thought I’d learned resourcefulness, but Elisabet has given me a higher education in making soup out of stones.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver