How to Use problem-solving in a Sentence

problem-solving

noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • There's nothing like the rush of finding that one problem-solving item, like a smart lightbulb that fixes the harsh lighting in your bedroom or a car charger that finally supports all of your devices at once.
    Megan Lasher, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The math graduate joined the company straight after college, seeing a place to use her problem-solving skills while fulfilling her desire to live and work overseas.
    Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Some see shifts in their planning and problem-solving skills, and some see shifts in their attention, attitude, and personality.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023
  • Elections should be free and fair, but running for office should be an obstacle course of problem-solving, emotional challenges, moral tests and creative thinking.
    Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Most episodes follow a rollercoaster arc that rises, falls, and rises again on the ingenuity and problem-solving skills of its star businesspeople.
    Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2023
  • Diverse engineering teams bring a range of problem-solving skills together, which leads to more creative outcomes.
    Lorraine Dowler, The Conversation, 15 Aug. 2023
  • My degree in Construction Management, my work experience, and parenting have all fostered in me a strong work ethic, empathy, and powerful problem-solving skills.
    Francesca Wernisch, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
  • Cognitive, functional, and behavioral tests to evaluate memory and problem-solving abilities.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024

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