How to Use problem-solving in a Sentence

problem-solving

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  • The good news is, there are lots of problem-solving presents that anyone would be thrilled to unwrap.
    — Leslie Yazel, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Bloys has also been adept inside HBO at problem-solving to make projects work.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Leave a comment View Comments The birds have problem-solving skills on par with young children.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Elsewhere, the crew practiced the art of creative problem-solving when a wardrobe choice caused an issue during filming.
    — Jaden Thompson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2023
  • It will be released in July, and has problem-solving features such as a polyurethane outsole to stand up to more destructive tricks.
    — Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
  • These challenge kids to use their problem-solving skills to operate their own robots.
    — Julie Evans, Parents, 12 Mar. 2024
  • That includes making friends, listening to the teacher, working as a team, and problem-solving—all with big, over-the-top Broadway-style songs and dance numbers.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Our brains like to immediately go to problem-solving in moments of grief.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Ozzie Nelson’s character was a warm, loving dad with a ready smile and a calming, problem-solving wisdom.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Encourage a problem-solving mindset that seeks to understand the root cause of conflicts.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
  • Nelson knows the path to success is creative problem-solving, connecting people and hard work.
    — Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The blocks in this 10-piece set are numbered and are each a different size, so kids can practice counting and problem-solving when stacking them together.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • This will give you insight into whether the candidate has the problem-solving skills necessary to handle any issues that may arise.
    — Brady Morgan, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Research shows that self-affirmations have been known to improve problem-solving skills in people who are stressed.
    — L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 7 Apr. 2023
  • How to make the most of generative AI's creative and problem-solving potential.
    — The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The durable wooden pieces are just as easy to hold as the more basic ones but have a more complex design to engage their ever-developing problem-solving skills.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Wendy has a pragmatic way of acknowledging what is and a sharp mind for creative problem-solving to determine what could be.
    — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Get excited about problem-solving and discovering new concepts and technologies that will make a mark in the world.
    — Przemek Szleter, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Occam’s razor is a problem-solving principle that dates back to medieval times.
    — Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Seizures that occur in one's frontal lobe, for instance, can affect memory, problem-solving skills, and one's ability to speak.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Designed for kids as young as 7 years old, these are a great way to keep kids occupied and also build fine motor and problem-solving skills along with concentration.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 30 Nov. 2023
  • With Lego sets, preschoolers can work on their fine motor and problem-solving skills while using their imagination and having fun.
    — Amy Stanford, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
  • Known for his creative problem-solving skills and forward-thinking approach, Hall is already making his mark in this new venture.
    — Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • Meanwhile, their fine motor and problem-solving skills, along with color and shape recognition, are getting a workout.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Similar to an Houston escape room, in Secret, kids use clues, riddles, maps and problem-solving skills to complete the missions, which take about 45 minutes.
    — Rebecca Treon, Chron, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Hoofed animals that are outsiders in their social groups may have better problem-solving skills than their peers, new research suggests.
    — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Maxwell helps students develop problem-solving skills to be able to have an impact throughout their career.
    — Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2023
  • Thursday, the problem-solving phase of the Lakers’ preparation began, the late-game struggles against Denver obviously a piece of that planning.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Image Reluctant rivals The competitors in Vegas said winning requires not just Excel-know how, but also problem-solving acumen, composure under pressure and intuition — or luck.
    — Mikayla Whitmore, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
  • This paradigm of smart, resourceful problem-solving over sheer computing power aligns well with the ongoing digital transformation that demands agility and cost-effectiveness.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025

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