be inefficient

Example Sentences

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Nonwhite voters are distributed throughout the country in a pattern that happens to be inefficient for presidential candidates relying on their votes.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

"But this can be inefficient in terms of energy consumption, can compromise passenger comfort as it generates strong air drafts, and most importantly, can spread saliva droplets up to five times more when passengers cough."

From Science Daily • Oct. 31, 2023

With a cost approaching seven figures, Abrams knew it would be inefficient; such applications generally coax participation from less than 10% of participants.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022

"We've been looking at photosynthesis and why it might be inefficient for 30 years," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2022

But they are essential—without them, there would be inefficient farming, insufficient medical treatments, and no technological advance.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth