problem-solving
Americannoun
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Focusing on capabilities you have that “AI can’t easily replace” — like communication, teamwork, creative thinking and problem-solving — can also be beneficial, she added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Consistency and proximity, especially in the professional context of teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving, can make a work connection feel like it has more potential for romantic intimacy, depth and longevity than it actually does.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
It’s all problem-solving; if you do the research to think it through, you’re just likely to come up with better answers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
BAS' selection process tests for conflict-handling and problem-solving abilities, which is followed by thorough pre-deployment training for successful candidates.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
From the time I was little, my parents had trained me to be an extreme problem-solver—like a problem-solving ninja.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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