as in resolved
to find an answer for through reasoning
it took me half an hour to solve the logic puzzle
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The hard technical problems have basically been solved—all that’s left now are the details, which will surely be worked out through market competition and old-fashioned entrepreneurship.
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David Karpf, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
But for the most part, automakers have solved that problem, the new study shows.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Pat Callahan, the CEO of Urban Renaissance Group, told the Business Journal that while there has been some improvement, the crime problem is still yet to be solved.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
The discovery was made by an anonymous treasure hunter who had successfully solved the complex puzzles the hunt’s creator set out.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
This makes mass production of the dry cathodes a tough challenge, but one that could revolutionize battery technology if solved.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
One powerful example of this occurred when a fresh graduate at our company identified and solved a critical issue, which led to a new patent.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Vance’s solution — that the problem can be solved by offering families more choice of who can provide care for their children — is something the government already does.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
David Karpf, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
But for the most part, automakers have solved that problem, the new study shows.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Pat Callahan, the CEO of Urban Renaissance Group, told the Business Journal that while there has been some improvement, the crime problem is still yet to be solved.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
The discovery was made by an anonymous treasure hunter who had successfully solved the complex puzzles the hunt’s creator set out.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
This makes mass production of the dry cathodes a tough challenge, but one that could revolutionize battery technology if solved.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
One powerful example of this occurred when a fresh graduate at our company identified and solved a critical issue, which led to a new patent.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Vance’s solution — that the problem can be solved by offering families more choice of who can provide care for their children — is something the government already does.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Solved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solved. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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