efficient
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A turbo engine is not only arguably more road-relevant, but is also more efficient than a naturally aspirated one, which means less fuel, even if turbos and their associated architecture are heavy and complicated.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Graphon said its system is designed to work with “effectively unlimited” data and that it is compatible with any foundation model or agent framework, making them more efficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The work could lead to a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach for discovering serotonin-targeting drugs that provide some of the therapeutic effects linked to psychedelics without dramatically altering perception.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Ultimately, the best protection against oil price shocks is a more efficient gas-burning vehicle, or one that doesn’t burn gasoline at all.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
For my part, I’d become an expert at walking quickly and lowering my gaze when passing through public spaces, which helped keep things efficient.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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