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efficiency

[ih-fish-uhn-see] / ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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For Patton Oswalt, it’s at slop bowls, an Internet slang term used to describe fast-casual meals that emphasize efficiency rather than flavor or any soul.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Ronaldo may still look like he belongs in a Marvel movie, but his dip in efficiency already saw him benched at the World Cup four years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Other jets use “bleed” air from the engines, which reduces fuel efficiency.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"The fire whirls burned the oil about 40 percent faster, cut soot emissions by 40 percent, and achieved up to 95 percent fuel consumption efficiency compared to in-situ fire tests," Oran said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Five of those guillotines—borrowed from the public library, the community college, plus our own elementary and high schools—slice construction paper with machine-like efficiency.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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