How to Use efficient in a Sentence
efficient
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Even without the kayak, the roof rack itself makes your car less efficient.
— Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2023 -
These lavish people haulers are getting more efficient, too.
— Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 16 Mar. 2023 -
The metro runs 24/7 and is considered among the world's most efficient.
— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024 -
The allure of Obsidian Cliff’s stone glass can be seen as well as felt in its efficient use as a sharp weapon.
— Jim Robbins, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2023 -
As most lip scrubs require the use of a balm after, this product cuts down on vanity space to make your beauty prep more efficient and purse a little lighter.
— Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 -
Zunum’s engineers are now focused on making the aircraft super-efficient.
— IEEE Spectrum, 14 Mar. 2023 -
All are trying to use a new CBP app that is supposed to make entering the country more efficient.
— Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2023 -
He’s been one of the NBA’s most efficient finishers and has given the team a jolt of energy every time he’s checked in.
— Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2023 -
Planning is an important and efficient approach to proceeding with our decisions.
— Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 -
The reservoir water, in turn, actually makes the floatovoltaics more efficient at harvesting the sun’s energy.
— Matt Simon, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2023 -
All sides agree another way to make the department more efficient is to continue to increase the number of tasks given to civilians and police service aides, freeing up officers to get back on the street.
— Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023 -
The Hyundai and the Tesla are way more efficient than the Hummer.
— Rob Verger, Popular Science, 21 June 2023 -
And the big goal of Taylorism is to make work more efficient and faster.
— Johanna Mayer, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2023 -
Shipping is pretty efficient, but the tree still needs to get to and from the ports.
— Curtis Vanderschaaf, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2023 -
The city needs to be more efficient with its land use today, Bunch said.
— Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2023 -
The streets of North Olmsted are about to get brighter and more efficient.
— John Benson, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2023 -
What are some efficient and affordable ways to do this in the home?
— Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 4 June 2024 -
The Guardians are trying to get Allen to be more efficient with his pitches.
— Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 18 July 2023 -
The process was quick and efficient, and the dog seemed to enjoy his grooming session!
— Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023 -
Bennet said the bill aims to make the process not just more humane for children, but more efficient, too.
— Julia Ainsley, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2023 -
Trucks and moving things by land is by far the most efficient, effective way to get aid in.
— CBS News, 17 Mar. 2024 -
Intervals are an efficient way to make the most of a walking pad.
— Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 July 2024 -
That said, the foam does work in tandem with the low drop and the geometry of the rocker shape to provide a fast, efficient ride.
— Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2024 -
Proper maintenance of your blades makes for safer, more efficient cutting in the kitchen or the field.
— Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023 -
Then, transfer them to a zip-top bag for more efficient storage.
— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 July 2023 -
Whether at home or in the office, this compact and efficient mug warmer will keep coffee warm throughout the day.
— Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023 -
But there’s plenty of table seating to be had, and the bar service is most efficient.
— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024 -
As a result, the yacht is lighter than some of her competitors and thus faster and more fuel efficient.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023 -
These tasks, while necessary, are not always the most efficient use of their time.
— Eric Xiao, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 -
Miss Manners: Doesn't my efficient way of eating make more sense than the polite way?
— George Avalos, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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