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economical

[ek-uh-nom-i-kuhl, ee-kuh-] / ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪ kəl, ˌi kə- /




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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

The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help determine whether naturally occurring, or "white," hydrogen can become a practical and economical energy source.

From Science Daily • May 20, 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

At times, it reminded me of John Carpenter’s little-seen, Lauren Hutton-starring 1978 film, “Someone’s Watching Me!,” an equally economical yet surprisingly stylish little TV movie that flaunted the still-budding horror legend’s early talents.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In the first case he must be economical; in the second, he must not hold back any part of his generosity.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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