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efficiency

[ih-fish-uhn-see] / ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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For Patton Oswalt, it’s at slop bowls, an Internet slang term used to describe fast-casual meals that emphasize efficiency rather than flavor or any soul.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Other jets use “bleed” air from the engines, which reduces fuel efficiency.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

On Friday, they made 15 3-pointers to the Spurs’ 11, while shooting a higher efficiency from beyond the arc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"The fire whirls burned the oil about 40 percent faster, cut soot emissions by 40 percent, and achieved up to 95 percent fuel consumption efficiency compared to in-situ fire tests," Oran said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The efficiency of it took Dicey’s breath away.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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