efficient
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With new walking beam furnaces and an in-line slab sizing press, the mill is designed to be more efficient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Lines go quickly since all cashiers are efficient and they never let guests wait unduly,” one customer wrote in a quick Google review.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
An ICO spokesperson said AI and automation could "make recruitment quicker and more efficient" but "must not come at the expense of people's rights".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The American hospital system has grown more efficient, both in terms of footprint and staffing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Outwardly, she was steady and efficient; inside, she was full of secrets.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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