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solving (for)

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present participle of solve (for)

as in allowing (for)

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figuring out

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That makes the research less like searching a catalog for the right material and more like figuring out the rules for building one.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
For Alexander Lee, back-to-school shopping used to mean hours spent comparing prices, reading reviews, and figuring out where to buy a growing list of supplies for his two kids.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

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