economical

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For most of its runtime, “Undertone” is a new, defining example of economical horror filmmaking.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

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 • Mar. 14, 2026

As a result, researchers have been searching for a more efficient and economical way to produce these exceptionally tough materials.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Those factors have pushed the costs to build smelters and refineries in the U.S. beyond what is economical for many operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

If successful experimentation depends on nature being economical and regular, then the study of the magnet after Gilbert seemed to undermine the conviction that this was so.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton