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Recent Examples of efficiently
The Administration is committed to working with foreign companies to quickly and efficiently bring in foreign talent to help Make America Wealthy Again.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The ability to generate mid-infrared light efficiently could also open new frontiers in chemical and environmental analysis.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The Buffaloes produced back-to-back touchdown drives of 93 and 88 yards in the second quarter, but their offense otherwise had a whole lot of nothing while the defense let the Cougars move the ball efficiently.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Keeping it clear not only helps your fridge run efficiently but can also lower energy costs and prevent costly repairs down the line.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The ability to generate mid-infrared light efficiently could also open new frontiers in chemical and environmental analysis.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The Buffaloes produced back-to-back touchdown drives of 93 and 88 yards in the second quarter, but their offense otherwise had a whole lot of nothing while the defense let the Cougars move the ball efficiently.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Keeping it clear not only helps your fridge run efficiently but can also lower energy costs and prevent costly repairs down the line.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiently
Adverb
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The selling point of the Conjurings is that they are competently made haunted house movies that reliably feature good set pieces.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The canine, named Charlie, was captured competently pulling the cover off an outdoor paddling pool, all by himself while his owner was away.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Such early birds had not yet evolved many of the features that help modern birds fly skillfully and efficiently.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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Technology delivery that is driven by value in addition to productivity enables the organization to skillfully maneuver changes to business and external markets.—
Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Because contemporary phantoms of Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, and Rolex are expertly constructed to entice even the most discerning eye, provenance is crucial.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Below, a break down of the awkward interview and how Edebiri handled it expertly.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Purdy missed Week 2 due to a toe injury, and QB2 Mac Jones filled in ably by completing 26 of 39 pass attempts and throwing for 279 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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And Mason Yang — who shares the role of Jim Hawkins with Truman Bednar — ably guides us through our protagonist’s transformation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even as tutor modes are refined and improved, students have to actively select that mode and, for now, also have to play along, deftly providing context and guiding the chatbot away from worthless, low-level questions or sycophancy.—
Brian W. Stone,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Verdict The Langham deftly balances history with relevance.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In this case, the characters’ back stories are knitted together with an impactful range of lyrics that Swindley has mined from the country music canon, repeatedly adroitly interweaving song lyrics and dialogue.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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Pascoal performed masterfully on keyboards, saxophones, bass clarinet, accordion and an array of other instruments.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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These numbers may seem small, but their effect is profound, especially when wielded by longtime Aston design chief Marek Reichman and his team, who have masterfully created a timeless brand language that continues to evolve and feel au courant while never capitulating to trends.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over 75% of the student body at Eastway speaks a first language other than English, with many students who do not yet speak English proficiently.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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In an October news release announcing the partnership, district officials said the long-term goal will focus on ensuring all students can read proficiently by third grade and pave the way for success for the rest of their academic careers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiently. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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