: characterized by eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
a can-do attitude
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These factors aren't the case in every major city, but many of the benefits of motorcycling still apply elsewhere with the right gear and a can-do attitude.
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Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
The connection between them all, however, was Kennedy coming in at the last minute to save the day with his toolbox and can-do attitude.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Upgrading to a Concierge Level room affords guests additional amenities, not least of which is access to a private lounge, staffed by can-do personnel, who can assist with on-ship and off-ship requests, whether a dinner arrangement or details on, say, hiking routes around Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
The 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE ALL4 is a splendid, can-do all-electric compact crossover SUV blending Mini’s identifiable characteristics with modern electric performance.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
The connection between them all, however, was Kennedy coming in at the last minute to save the day with his toolbox and can-do attitude.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Upgrading to a Concierge Level room affords guests additional amenities, not least of which is access to a private lounge, staffed by can-do personnel, who can assist with on-ship and off-ship requests, whether a dinner arrangement or details on, say, hiking routes around Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
The 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE ALL4 is a splendid, can-do all-electric compact crossover SUV blending Mini’s identifiable characteristics with modern electric performance.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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“Can-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can-do. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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