How to Use efficient in a Sentence

efficient

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  • 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 metro runs 24/7 and is considered among the world's most efficient.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The process was quick and efficient, and the dog seemed to enjoy his grooming session!
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Even without the kayak, the roof rack itself makes your car less efficient.
    — Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 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
  • This helps some of the largest non-profits in the world give the support that people need to them in an easy, efficient, and traceable way.
    — Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 6 Feb. 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
  • Dame scored 60 in the most efficient way in NBA history.
    — oregonlive, 27 Jan. 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
  • All season long, Youngstown State has had one of the most efficient offenses in the country.
    — Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 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
  • The Razorbacks boast the 12th-most efficient defense in the country, per BartTorvik.com.
    — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 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
  • The mirrors will then be able to follow the path of the Sun and reflect light to either tower in the most efficient way possible.
    — Michael Franco, New Atlas, 17 July 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
  • Being efficient, spontaneous and fearless will help carve your place in the hall of fame.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Future Perfect Explore the big, complicated problems the world faces and the most efficient ways to solve them.
    — Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Lawyers also argue that there could be more efficient ways to do the same work without a billable hours structure that determines pay.
    — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024

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