as in skilled
able to deal well with new or difficult situations and to find solutions to problems
a resourceful leader
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The reality is that most of Burning Man is dreamt, designed, built and paid for by its scrappy, resourceful attendees — the majority of whom are not backed by tech moguls or millionaires.
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Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
Get The Recipe Giblet Gravy Southerns are famously resourceful in the kitchen.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
As a result, many of our Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, or affinity-group memberships are available to resourceful scammers.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 18 Sep. 2024
India has long been a premier outsourcing destination, but Vietnam has risen to prominence recently with its strategic location and resourceful workforce.
—Bui Hoang Tung, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
Get The Recipe Giblet Gravy Southerns are famously resourceful in the kitchen.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
As a result, many of our Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, or affinity-group memberships are available to resourceful scammers.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 18 Sep. 2024
India has long been a premier outsourcing destination, but Vietnam has risen to prominence recently with its strategic location and resourceful workforce.
—Bui Hoang Tung, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Dealing with issues early decreases management time spent on disputes, meaning skilled resources can be deployed elsewhere.Anna Shields, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as the highly skilled, blind assassin Caine in an upcoming Lionsgate film.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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Even the most intelligent of folks were tempted by the chance to pierce the veil, noted the critic.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Photos app now has a more intelligent search, which can understand natural language.Kif Leswing, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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Many of the comments noted how clever and detailed the dad was when creating the costume.Jordan Greene, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Pins & Aces is a golf brand that's redefining the game with its clever and stylish products.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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But those who skipped Death are now targets of ingenious kills in salons, gyms, drive-thru restaurants, and hardware stores.Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Pair yours with moto boots and an oversized barn jacket or leather bomber for an ingenious juxtaposition.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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The list includes Australia, which has abundant supplies of critical minerals; Arab countries with abundant capital; India and Israel, with their educated and dynamic workforces; and traditional U.S. allies in Asia and Europe.Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
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Education And Empowerment Writing blog posts and longer-form editorial content helps consumers make educated decisions about selling gold.Brandon Aversano, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Scott is well-known for her brilliant take on knits–her level of execution is not to be missed–her Jamaican heritage bleeds into her intricate womenswear pieces.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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Joyful expression is externalized through decoration and design that maximizes a sensory experience, honoring the brilliant experience of life.Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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But McDonald’s ditched the technology earlier this year and Wendy’s rollout is fairly judicious, given the company and its franchisees operate over 7,000 restaurants globally.BYJohn Kell, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: Patients are increasingly judicious health care shoppers, and health care organizations that provide consumers with accessible, affordable and high-quality care will prosper above those that don't, per a McKinsey report.Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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There is no scholarly consensus on the term, according to both Berman and Mark Bray, a political scientist from Rutgers University.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Instead, the museum has filed a lawsuit against the Manhattan District Attorney seeking a declaration that the museum is the rightful and lawful owner of a headless bronze whose likely illicit origins have been documented in a major scholarly journal.Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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