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economical

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




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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

Your focus right now should be on applying for jobs and finding more economical ways to have fun.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

In the first case he must be economical; in the second, he must not hold back any part of his generosity.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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