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the ability to think sensibly and reasonably and decide what should be done
- Her gumption allowed her to navigate the complex negotiations with ease.
- She showed real gumption by coming up with a creative solution to the problem.
- It was clear that he had the gumption needed to lead the team effectively.
- The success of the initiative was due to his gumption and strategic thinking.
- The manager valued employees with the gumption to make sensible decisions on their own.