inefficiency
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Then there is the inefficiency of running the meatpacking plants at much less than full capacity.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
But the inefficiency sent his pitch count past 80 before he exited with runners on first and second in the fifth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
Board members can only be removed for cause, meaning malfeasance, inefficiency, or neglect in their duties.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
Scheutz compared this inefficiency to everyday AI tools.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
So Ruth rose up and out of her guileless inefficiency to claim her bit of balm right after the preparation of dinner and just before the return of her husband from his office.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
The tendency to justify women’s chronic underpayment rather than address it reproduces inefficiencies that come at a high cost to America’s families, organizations and broader economy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
But critics argue that such explanations often mask poor planning and systemic inefficiencies, placing the burden of long hours on cast and crew.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
He said the company’s turnaround plan will involve more consistent investment behind its brands along with relying less on promotions, fixing supply-chain inefficiencies and lowering its overhead structures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Hubler and his traders thought they were smart guys put on earth to exploit the market’s stupid inefficiencies.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
