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
Efficient urban planning has transformed what was once an island of fishing villages into a gleaming metropolis of high-rises.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
For instance, you can get a Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit for $600 when you add new natural-gas, propane or oil furnaces, hot-water boilers and air-conditioning units, if they meet certain energy-efficiency standards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 21, 2025
Efficient, high-speed hydrogen movement in these fuel cells requires water, meaning that the membrane must be continually hydrated so that it does not dry out.
From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2023
Efficient, we’re moving more quickly to the bank.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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