as in to resolve
to find an answer for through reasoning
it took me half an hour to solve the logic puzzle
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The series follows Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito of the Navajo Tribal Police solving mysteries on their reservation as it is besieged by increasingly violent crimes in the 1970s.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Our engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Talked about solving all the problems of the world.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
Kodiak's strategy focuses on solving those realities first.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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City leaders approved a $27 million settlement in 2021 to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family.—
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If the case isn’t resolved in their favor, Talcott said Levy and the foundation will appeal to the state or even federal Supreme Court.—
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
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There was no judgment, no riddle to be answered or trial needing to be passed.—
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Allowing that achievement to unravel through uncertainty or neglect would hand competitors an advantage.—
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Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.—
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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