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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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as in developing
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Both retail and institutional interest led to holistic industry growth in 2024, driving new use cases and solving for real-world problems.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Is your brand focused on sustainability, inclusivity or solving specific skin concerns?—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Recent research by Google, among others, is pointing the way towards developing more robust and resilient quantum methods.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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The remark was made by the calculating corporate climber Tom Wambsgans, on spotting a large Burberry handbag worn by a woman outside of the Roy family’s inner circle.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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In high-stress emergencies, calculating the correct dose to withdraw from a vial takes time and increases the risk of error.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Forbes reported that unraveling TikTok from ByteDance will be all but impossible, and more recently, found that if TikTok is banned, Americans’ data could flow back to China.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jack eventually saves Santa and defeats Oogie by unraveling his cloth, revealing a squirming pile of insects.—
Mike Miller,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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The actors' strike also posed the same problem for OD, Kojima's second game in development, powered by cloud computing technology from Microsoft's Xbox division.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The proliferation of mobile banking and the need for real-time transaction processing has pushed computing to the edge.—
Ramasankar Molleti,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.—
Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The power play, on the other hand, still isn’t clicking.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Working out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working%20out. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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