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the power to produce a desired result
the proven efficiency of meditation in reducing stress within the company's workforce
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This strategy will increase efficiency and reduce costs, allowing these resources to be diverted to other programs.
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Len Fasano, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjusted defensive efficiency is the number of points given up per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Councilwoman Teresa Turk presented the resolution, citing concerns over the efficiency of meetings.
—Grace Hurt, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Select the best charging mode for your electricity plan: Only Solar, Solar Priority, or Unlimited, to optimize both charging efficiency and cost.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
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Len Fasano, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjusted defensive efficiency is the number of points given up per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Councilwoman Teresa Turk presented the resolution, citing concerns over the efficiency of meetings.
—Grace Hurt, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Select the best charging mode for your electricity plan: Only Solar, Solar Priority, or Unlimited, to optimize both charging efficiency and cost.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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