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economical

[ek-uh-nom-i-kuhl, ee-kuh-] / ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪ kəl, ˌi kə- /




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Overton was the pick, returning his most economical figures when bowling his full allocation of four in a T20 international.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

"Local ice is more economical, but Kuramoto Ice is clearer, denser and melts more slowly," co-owner Yong Wei told AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

“Such a replacement will fail to adequately honor President John F. Kennedy, but would be simpler and more economical to build, operate, and maintain,” the administration’s lawyers wrote in the filing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

The researchers believe SS-H2 could replace some of those expensive components with a much more economical steel.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

Graceful and economical as a cat, he arced his arm out of the swing and slammed his list up against the wall, forming a barrier to any move Milkman might make.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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