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Recent Examples of efficiently
The cuts — like those at other pay-TV networks affected by cord-cutting declines — are aimed at WBD’s ongoing goal of operating more efficiently.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2025
Most experts recommend scheduling an annual inspection: These technicians are trained to look for problems and help ensure your unit is working as efficiently as possible.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2025
The findings, published in zero in on specific genetic features of the that allow the bodies of these divers to more efficiently control blood pressure, for example.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 June 2025
The moderate temperatures and more frequent rainfall encourage grass to grow and use available fertilizer efficiently to produce a deep root system late into fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2025
Most experts recommend scheduling an annual inspection: These technicians are trained to look for problems and help ensure your unit is working as efficiently as possible.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2025
The findings, published in zero in on specific genetic features of the that allow the bodies of these divers to more efficiently control blood pressure, for example.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 June 2025
The moderate temperatures and more frequent rainfall encourage grass to grow and use available fertilizer efficiently to produce a deep root system late into fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for efficiently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficiently
Adverb
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This unique baseball record must be earned on the field, as the Sox did so ably last year.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Director Laura Leffler has helped shape a crisply energetic production that benefits from the clear commitment of a very talented cast of nine that ably executes Joey Miller’s choreographic concoction of movement old and new.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Soto easily scored from second and Alonso’s headfirst slide barely got him in before Hunter Goodman’s tag at the plate.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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The 21-year-old’s creations are easily identifiable with a delightfully strange face that followers have come to adore.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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As such, lawns will require more frequent mowing when water and sunlight are readily available.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The trailers, lawmakers said, are readily available online.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Efficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiently. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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