economical
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Based on his 1997 children’s novella, this economical piece of autofiction chronicles a life-changing cross-country flight in 1962 from Travolta’s childhood home in New Jersey to the sunny streets of Los Angeles.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Comer-Schwartz said the Met had only seriously engaged with one potential supplier, Palantir, and had not adequately tested the market to establish whether the firm was the best or most economical provider.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Titanium parts coated with precious metals such as gold or platinum are expensive, while stainless steel is far more economical.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
In a formal context, economical speech may come off as crude and sloppy; among friends, it might seem authentic and endearing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Theo could support Gauguin, too; supporting two painters who lived together would be economical.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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Vocabulary lists containing economical
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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"A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry
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Ronald Reagan, "Tear Down This Wall" (1987)
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