cost-efficient
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Modern technology in the service sector is only cost efficient if it reduces human interaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Researchers say the updated PREDIMED-Plus strategy could be used by primary care providers as a sustainable and cost efficient way to help prevent type 2 diabetes on a broad scale.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
"The thought behind this is because it's a one-off prom, it's cost efficient instead of buying it all new," she added.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Under the right circumstances they be more cost efficient than Nvidia’s graphics-processing units.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Rather than connecting, getting a piece of information, disconnecting, and then going back for more, you may find it cost efficient to review menus and results while online.
From The Online World by De Presno, Odd
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