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Recent Examples of resourcefulness
Your letter reminds me of the resourcefulness and the breadth of experience that many funeral directors have.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
At the top of the episode, Sugar offers Val a full-time job, seeing her discipline, resourcefulness, and street smarts as qualities of a reliable partner.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
Malian star soccer forward Mamadou Sidibé exudes understated competence and resourcefulness in his hopsack-weave linen suit en route into Dior Homme on June 24, but what really carries this outfit into the ice-cold stratosphere of style is the choice of the tie-free wing collar.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That resolve and resourcefulness has been an abiding mindset almost forever in Kansas City, which long has had more than its share of world-class institutions.
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Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The progression of the scene reveals Floyd’s empathy and resourcefulness.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
And from a coach who was questioned over and over again as the Wolves labored through an uninspiring regular season only to conduct a master class in strategy and resourcefulness to lead his severely short-handed team to a stunning upset.
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Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Just another tribute to the resourcefulness and player evaluation acumen of Alex Anthopoulos, the best GM in baseball in our book.
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Bill Madden,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
At the top of the episode, Sugar offers Val a full-time job, seeing her discipline, resourcefulness, and street smarts as qualities of a reliable partner.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
Malian star soccer forward Mamadou Sidibé exudes understated competence and resourcefulness in his hopsack-weave linen suit en route into Dior Homme on June 24, but what really carries this outfit into the ice-cold stratosphere of style is the choice of the tie-free wing collar.
—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That resolve and resourcefulness has been an abiding mindset almost forever in Kansas City, which long has had more than its share of world-class institutions.
—
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The progression of the scene reveals Floyd’s empathy and resourcefulness.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
And from a coach who was questioned over and over again as the Wolves labored through an uninspiring regular season only to conduct a master class in strategy and resourcefulness to lead his severely short-handed team to a stunning upset.
—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Just another tribute to the resourcefulness and player evaluation acumen of Alex Anthopoulos, the best GM in baseball in our book.
—
Bill Madden,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resourcefulness
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Britain has experienced major blows to investment and productivity, a historic surge in annual net migration, and—shorn of the diplomatic heft of a united Europe and subject to the whims of a bullying Trump—a geopolitical humbling.
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Today, users want comfort and productivity gains.
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Because of hijras’ ability to confer fecundity as devoted representatives of the mother goddess Bahuchara Mata, they are frequently invited to bless newborn boys and perform at their homes by dancing and singing.
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But amidst said lots and open spaces are acres of marsh and flooded forests, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center stands apart as a place to interpret all this fecundity.
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The San Jose Sharks are quickly rising, as this is a team that, through both ingenuity and good fortune, is accumulating talent at a dizzying, intimidating clip.
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Now in its 38th edition, the annual issue is a record of the highest expressions of craft, ingenuity, creativity, pleasure, and wonder across 15 categories and from around the globe.
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Under the scheme, Parsi families who earn below a certain threshold can receive financial assistance for fertility treatment and childcare.
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Scientists also are exploring whether microplastics contribute to or cause Parkinson’s disease, impaired fertility, premature births, certain cancers and developmental problems in children.
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By the time many of these rising talents were accruing debt in graduate writing programs, the dream of a sustainable career in the nonprofit theater had already gasped its last breath.
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Yimvert Berroteran, a promising young talent, was among the hundreds of people who died, the Venezuelan national team and the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) said Friday.
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Your creativity is eager and focused as the Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn.
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Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness.
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