streamline
noun
a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
had streamlined
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past perfectof streamline.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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During Thursday’s call, Gap CEO Dickson said that under Gauger’s leadership, Athleta had streamlined product selection.
From MarketWatch ● May 31, 2026
“We had a very different group sound, and we had streamlined ourselves into not a rock and soul band but into a tight little five-piece streamlined rock ‘n’ roll band.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
All her life, Ms. Stefanik had streamlined herself for success; finally she had found the engine of her ascent.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
The government also had streamlined its case for this second time around, said Michael Weinstein, chair of the white collar criminal practice at Cole Schotz and a former federal prosecutor.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 7, 2022
The Home Office said it had streamlined the system and was working as fast as it can.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2022
