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inefficiency

[in-i-fish-uhn-see] / ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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Then there is the inefficiency of running the meatpacking plants at much less than full capacity.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

However, when the goal is to increase energy expenditure and reduce fat accumulation, this type of inefficiency can actually work in the body's favor.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

But the inefficiency sent his pitch count past 80 before he exited with runners on first and second in the fifth.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Board members can only be removed for cause, meaning malfeasance, inefficiency, or neglect in their duties.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2026

So Ruth rose up and out of her guileless inefficiency to claim her bit of balm right after the preparation of dinner and just before the return of her husband from his office.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

That is a prime position from which to tackle inefficiencies in the country’s commodities market, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The tendency to justify women’s chronic underpayment rather than address it reproduces inefficiencies that come at a high cost to America’s families, organizations and broader economy.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

The thing is, Pratt made some strong points about the inefficiencies of L.A.’s political status quo and the outrage that is having tens of thousands of people live on our streets.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

Hubler and his traders thought they were smart guys put on earth to exploit the market’s stupid inefficiencies.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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