How to Use efficient in a Sentence

efficient

adjective
  • The Hyundai and the Tesla are way more efficient than the Hummer.
    Rob Verger, Popular Science, 21 June 2023
  • The race is on to build the most efficient electric car.
    Jennifer Jacobs Dungs, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • LaVine gives the Kings a 24-point-per-night scorer in the midst of one of his most efficient seasons.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The streets of North Olmsted are about to get brighter and more efficient.
    John Benson, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Both the defense and offense have been efficient down the stretch.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • Wide open threes are great, but dunks are even more efficient.
    Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Oct. 2022
  • The process was quick and efficient, and the dog seemed to enjoy his grooming session!
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
  • One way for these firms to reduce costs is to merge, which will give them scale to be more efficient.
    Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Even without the kayak, the roof rack itself makes your car less efficient.
    Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Markets in big events, like the World Cup, are very efficient and will move quickly.
    Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 21 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • On the plus side, the most cost-effective and efficient way to charge an EV is via an at-home charger.
    Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 29 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • So, what are the remedies to getting off to a quicker, more efficient start?
    Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Trucks and moving things by land is by far the most efficient, effective way to get aid in.
    CBS News, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The Bills, led by an efficient Allen and a solid defense, will end Mahomes’ dreams of a three-peat.
    Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • So there has been ample time for huddling, not that a phone call isn’t just as efficient.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • Luckily, a door seems to be opening to empower you to find a cleaner, more efficient work-life balance.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The risk in his game gets neutralized when he’s given a defensive assignment, and the result is a more efficient, trustworthy player.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025

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