resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl 
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
a resourceful leader
resourcefulness
noun
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The addition of a resourceful neighbor, Yoo-bin (Park Shin-hye), takes the action to the streets, kicking up the excitement in the process.
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EW.com, 2 June 2024
Juno Temple was a delight as ‘Fargo’s’ resourceful heroine, and while ‘The Regime’ fumbled its political satire, Kate Winslet committed fully to her ridiculous and flamboyant character.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Gather information, be resourceful and devise a safe plan; victory will follow.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Fledging plovers become a lovely symbol for how the resourceful women in this family take flight.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 22 May 2024
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EW.com, 2 June 2024
Juno Temple was a delight as ‘Fargo’s’ resourceful heroine, and while ‘The Regime’ fumbled its political satire, Kate Winslet committed fully to her ridiculous and flamboyant character.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Gather information, be resourceful and devise a safe plan; victory will follow.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Fledging plovers become a lovely symbol for how the resourceful women in this family take flight.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 22 May 2024
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resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsōrs-fəl
-ˈsȯrs-,
-ˈzōrs-,
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to deal well with new or difficult situations
resourcefulness
noun
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