as in to resolve
to find an answer for through reasoning
it took me half an hour to solve the logic puzzle
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The Velocity Re-Engineered Classic Velocity Restorations takes a different approach, one that doesn’t just solve the problems of vintage car ownership but reinterprets what luxury means in the American automotive landscape.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
On the 51-year anniversary of the disappearance of a 15-year-old teen, Homewood police are asking for the public’s help in solving the missing person case.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
At the end of Paradise season 1, the mystery of who killed President Bradford is finally solved.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Preparing For The Future AI can and will do many amazing things, but right now, adopting this technology shouldn’t be about chasing the flashiest capabilities or solving the most complex problems.
—Hunter Steele, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
On the 51-year anniversary of the disappearance of a 15-year-old teen, Homewood police are asking for the public’s help in solving the missing person case.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
At the end of Paradise season 1, the mystery of who killed President Bradford is finally solved.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Preparing For The Future AI can and will do many amazing things, but right now, adopting this technology shouldn’t be about chasing the flashiest capabilities or solving the most complex problems.
—Hunter Steele, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Zelenskyy did not respond to shouted questions from reporters asking him if a peace deal to resolve his nation’s war with Russia was now dead.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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In resolving antitrust claims, the settlement could spawn conflicts with state laws as well as with other federal laws, including Title IX, labor and employment laws.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Fashion Nova, which did not respond to a request for comment, will have the chance to answer the complaint and rebut the accusations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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To answer that question, researchers are turning to environmental factors.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Melanie does that beautifully, unraveling through rage.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Though the part is small, Hildy and her community are pivotal to unraveling the propaganda that has shaped this future dystopia, where people’s thoughts are heard aloud and an egomaniacal would-be dictator, played with gusto by Mads Mikkelsen, uses this vulnerability to control them.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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