as in result
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Though, to be fair, at least one final moment suggests there isn’t a solution to what’s ailing the country.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2025
Hard buttons that are dedicated to the audio system have been added to the back of the steering wheel to supplement the touchscreen controls, and that helps, but neither solution is as good as the obvious one.
—Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
This ruling underscores the urgent need for clear, equitable solutions to address the student debt crisis and to ensure that borrowers are not left in limbo.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
As women’s health advocates and policymakers work to implement more comprehensive wellness solutions, Florida businesses have a unique opportunity to take proactive steps in supporting expecting employees.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2025
Hard buttons that are dedicated to the audio system have been added to the back of the steering wheel to supplement the touchscreen controls, and that helps, but neither solution is as good as the obvious one.
—Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
This ruling underscores the urgent need for clear, equitable solutions to address the student debt crisis and to ensure that borrowers are not left in limbo.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
As women’s health advocates and policymakers work to implement more comprehensive wellness solutions, Florida businesses have a unique opportunity to take proactive steps in supporting expecting employees.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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