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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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While rain tires have offered a temporary solution, officials are wondering if more can be done to reduce the risk of this happening again in the future.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Lindner also spoke ahead of Monday's vote, and blamed the coalition's downfall on its inability to come up with solutions to boost the country's faltering economy, which in turn alienated voters.
—H.j. Mai, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Combine three parts water and one part vinegar with 1 to 3 tablespoons of salt to make enough solution to fill your pot.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Virtual reality presents another fascinating solution.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Lindner also spoke ahead of Monday's vote, and blamed the coalition's downfall on its inability to come up with solutions to boost the country's faltering economy, which in turn alienated voters.
—H.j. Mai, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Combine three parts water and one part vinegar with 1 to 3 tablespoons of salt to make enough solution to fill your pot.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Virtual reality presents another fascinating solution.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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