cost-effective
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"We must, however, be clear: the energy sector offers today the fastest and often the most cost effective reductions," Barbut said.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The JCVI, a scientific advisory committee that advises both the UK and Welsh government on vaccinations, concluded in 2014 that vaccinating teenagers and young adults against MenB was "not cost effective".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“While we are developing more cost effective models, it is absolutely urgent that we get people off our streets immediately,” Herman said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Producing it directly from exhaust gases could make carbon reuse more practical and cost effective.
From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026
Ensuring a healthy start in life for children remains not only a high priority of my Administration, but also one of the most cost effective forms of health care.
From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy
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