economical
Example Sentences
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“If you’re on a budget, you might be surprised by how economical this one is. It only looks like silk, but really it’s a very practical sateen.”
From Literature
California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.
From Los Angeles Times
As a result, researchers have been searching for a more efficient and economical way to produce these exceptionally tough materials.
From Science Daily
Those factors have pushed the costs to build smelters and refineries in the U.S. beyond what is economical for many operations.
Zink Collection, a retailer of small accessories, says it uses the most economical shipping method available and tries to charge customers only part of the shipping cost.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
