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efficiency

[ih-fish-uhn-see] / ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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O’Leary, ever focused on cost management, thought Starlink antennas would hurt fuel efficiency.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The company is working to sign bigger clients and has taken steps to tighten its belt, including cutting staff and using AI to improve efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This means that the funding needed to meet the high standards and efficiency for essential services, including road maintenance, must go even further and councils need to juggle competing priorities.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

At your age, with nearly $1 million across retirement and investment accounts, you are in a good position to focus on tax efficiency and your long-term strategy.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Yossarian was stunned by their overbearing vigor and zeal, by their practical, direct efficiency.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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