efficient
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As a result, the Iran war has largely neutralised the cartel's stated mission "to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, and a steady income to producers".
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Officials describe the update as a modernization effort intended to streamline outdated or redundant classifications and create a more efficient system for supporting service members’ religious needs.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
More energy efficient TVs are also expected to help keep usage lower than in the past.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
If successful, such systems could transform emergency oil spill response by converting ordinary fires into highly efficient cleanup tools.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Certainly rigid attention wasn’t the most efficient way to drive an automobile.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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