as in competently
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Recent Examples of efficiently
The Democratic Party moved against Biden, and Kamala Harris, sometimes derided as a lightweight, donned a Howard University sweatshirt, flipped through her formidable Rolodex, and efficiently organized a desperate Party behind her.
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The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
The winning combination for combo sleepers depends on your primary sleep positions, but always includes responsiveness—i.e. how quickly and efficiently a mattress adjusts to your movement.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The higher your insulin sensitivity, the more efficiently your cells will absorb glucose from your blood — helping to control blood sugar.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
With the rising cost of raw materials, labor and energy, organizations must develop innovative ways to operate efficiently while delivering maximum value to customers.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
The winning combination for combo sleepers depends on your primary sleep positions, but always includes responsiveness—i.e. how quickly and efficiently a mattress adjusts to your movement.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The higher your insulin sensitivity, the more efficiently your cells will absorb glucose from your blood — helping to control blood sugar.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
With the rising cost of raw materials, labor and energy, organizations must develop innovative ways to operate efficiently while delivering maximum value to customers.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for efficiently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiently
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Loosely based on Shirley Jackson’s gothic horror novel of the same name, this creepy tale is skillfully directed by Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep), ably assisted by a strong cast that includes Carla Gugino, Timothy Hutton, and Victoria Pedretti.Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jeremy Allen White is spectacular in the lead role, but he’s ably supported by great turns from Ayo Edibiri and Ebon Moss-Bacharach.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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The drive to be an egalitarian and the drive to be an elite don’t sit easily with each other.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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But as recently as last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom — who opposed the ballot measure — said those funds were secured with specific plans in mind, and cannot be easily redirected or cashed out to fulfill the pledges of Proposition 36.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The price of the base model is kept low by forgoing some amenities, but these are readily available as optional convenience packages.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Awara's mattress is supportive and bouncy, but the springs can be felt more readily than in other mattresses, while the edges are quite rigid.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiently. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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