economical
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Comer-Schwartz said the Met had only seriously engaged with one potential supplier, Palantir, and had not adequately tested the market to establish whether the firm was the best or most economical provider.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Titanium parts coated with precious metals such as gold or platinum are expensive, while stainless steel is far more economical.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
In a formal context, economical speech may come off as crude and sloppy; among friends, it might seem authentic and endearing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
“Expressed as a percentage of disposable income, it’s never been more economical to travel by air,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Graceful and economical as a cat, he arced his arm out of the swing and slammed his list up against the wall, forming a barrier to any move Milkman might make.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing economical
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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"A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry
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Ronald Reagan, "Tear Down This Wall" (1987)
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