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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation the solution to a math problem

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Recent Examples of solution Many scientists and policymakers across the board are testing solutions to keep the ocean’s acoustic world intact. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025 Promotional products showcase on Sept. 9 National vendors specializing in promotional products, wearables and specialty items are expected Sept. 9 when a showcase of industry innovation and business solutions comes to Portage. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper. Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025 The broken plan layout is also an especially clever solution for those who previously preferred an open floor plan but are suddenly craving a bit more distinction in their common areas. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solution
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  • Check out our hints and answers right here.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • These answers could come in the coming decades with future missions.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • According to the company, multiple benchmark results showed that its model’s overall performance surpassed that of Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek’s latest reasoning model.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The process produced uniform, reproducible results, paving the way for mass production of catalysts fit for seawater electrolysis.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025

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