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Recent Examples of efficiently
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
As estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, your body’s temperature regulation becomes less stable, meaning your internal thermostats don’t respond as efficiently to heat.
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Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
This is easier said than done, noted the panelists, because there is a tension between adopting AI efficiently and the metrics that have historically signaled success—headcount size, spreadsheets, KPIs, and so on.
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Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The human body absorbs protein from animal sources more efficiently.
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Merve Ceylan,
Health,
22 June 2026
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
As estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, your body’s temperature regulation becomes less stable, meaning your internal thermostats don’t respond as efficiently to heat.
—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
This is easier said than done, noted the panelists, because there is a tension between adopting AI efficiently and the metrics that have historically signaled success—headcount size, spreadsheets, KPIs, and so on.
—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The human body absorbs protein from animal sources more efficiently.
—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiently
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Unless operated competently such missiles may be worse than useless.
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The real issue is whether AI is being implemented transparently, responsibly and accountably — and whether regulators themselves understand these systems well enough to govern them competently.
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In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda.
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The staff knows the menu and wine list back to front, and buzz around the dining room quickly and skillfully.
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Van de Ven expertly went for the ball, and no foul was called even though Hakimi took a tumble.
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Mexico City, a global gastronomic mecca, expertly blends vibrant street food with pioneering fine dining.
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To Jordan Flowers, the executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, the film ably dramatizes what his organization has been trying to tell the general public ever since those modern whistleblowers started coming forward ten years ago.
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England's squad is spearheaded by Harry Kane, who is ably supported by the likes of Reece James, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Anthony Gordon.
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Twenty years ago, Swift broke through as a rising Nashville star, before quickly, and deftly, pulling off the ultimate crossover pivot en route to becoming the biggest pop star on the planet.
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Aouar turns, sliding the ball through to Mahrez, who deftly finished past goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.
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Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
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Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Son moved fast, especially up the left wing, and arced balls masterfully into the corners of the net.
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The sharpest declines were in foundational skills, with 70% of fourth-graders—at least 2 million kids—unable to read proficiently, up from 66% in 2019, and 73% of eighth-graders failing at math proficiency, compared with 67% in 2019.
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These are the men and women who will steer the fate of Chicago Public Schools, helping to make decisions that affect whether CPS can get kids reading and writing proficiently and whether the district can stabilize its finances.
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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiently. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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