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solve (for)

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Definition of solve (for)

as in to allow (for)

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figure out

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Now, as a gel, the researchers had to figure out how to transform it into a liquid.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Part of our work is figuring out how to close the gap between the scale and the numbers and the awareness.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

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solve (for)

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