Example Sentences

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China is optimizing for speed, cost efficiency and system-level integration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The truth is, optimizing Social Security decisions requires forward thinking and a willingness to confront uncomfortable questions about longevity.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

AI is optimizing search, discovery, pricing, and sales language in real time, shifting competition towards algorithmic effectiveness over scale.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“What we’re looking at doing is optimizing that system for the future we need. And that’s a fundamentally different conversation than anything we’ve had before.”

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2023

“With gore, the more extreme the content is, is what the algorithm is optimizing for,” she said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2023