efficient
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Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
"Different types of plastics behave differently during conversion, and additives such as dyes and stabilisers can interfere with the process. Efficient sorting and pre-treatment are therefore essential to maximise performance and product quality."
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
Efficient recycling could reclaim 38% of materials for new panels by 2047 and prevent 37 million tonnes of carbon emissions from mining, says CEEW.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
Efficient drone detection relies on sifting through vast amounts of information from air and ship traffic, and responding to a drone threat within seconds rather than hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025
Efficient, we’re moving more quickly to the bank.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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