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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 Design Accessible, Data-Driven Care Solutions Business developers can impact community healthcare by partnering locally to create accessible wellness solutions, such as mobile clinics or telehealth hubs. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Whether used in birth control, menopause treatment or even future applications like cancer therapy, E4 reflects a broader shift in medicine that prioritizes individual biology over one-size-fits-all solutions. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 July 2025 Deep cleaning would involve physically wiping the blades with a cleaning solution (maybe a bleach solution for whitening) and a microfiber cloth, according to San Angelo. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 July 2025 And here, the study’s authors implore leaders to find a policy solution: Improve water management and reduce groundwater use now, and the world has a tool to slow the rate of sea level rise. Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for solution
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  • The family of a South Carolina man who died three days after being arrested last month demanded the release of police body camera video and answers regarding his death on Tuesday.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 15 July 2025
  • Hints and the answers for today’s Quordle words are just ahead.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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  • Homelessness, housing costs hit record-high levels nationwide The Department of Housing and Urban Development won't release the 2025 point-in-time count results until the end of this year, but the most recent data shows that homelessness is rising even faster across the U.S. than in Indianapolis.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
  • The result is billions of public dollars spent with little visibility into what’s working.
    Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025

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