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the power to produce a desired result
the proven efficiency of meditation in reducing stress within the company's workforce
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Exercise offers numerous benefits, including strengthening the heart and lungs, improving breathing efficiency, and reducing symptoms like shortness of breath.
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Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Liquid cooling technology, implemented in Ironwood, delivers substantially higher thermal efficiency compared to conventional air cooling, enabling chips to operate at higher frequencies without thermal throttling.
—Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Other strategies to explore include boosting local food production to cut waste and streamlining supply chains for better efficiency and recycling.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
This wide array of automobile excellence displays how the automotive industry has transformed from usage to power, comfort, luxury or efficiency.
—Marc D. Grasso, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
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Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Liquid cooling technology, implemented in Ironwood, delivers substantially higher thermal efficiency compared to conventional air cooling, enabling chips to operate at higher frequencies without thermal throttling.
—Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Other strategies to explore include boosting local food production to cut waste and streamlining supply chains for better efficiency and recycling.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
This wide array of automobile excellence displays how the automotive industry has transformed from usage to power, comfort, luxury or efficiency.
—Marc D. Grasso, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Efficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficiency. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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