Example Sentences

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The have-nots are doing everything that used to guarantee great jobs — refreshing resumes, optimizing LinkedIn profiles and doing interviews — but companies are much more picky these days.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

But, if I may say so, the good life has other important components, and optimizing too much — rather than settling for “good enough” — may defeat the well-lived life.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

"Further evidence is necessary before they can be implemented in clinical practice. Should future large-scale or randomized controlled trials validate this relationship, incorporating simple behavioral assessments could become a valuable component in optimizing treatment strategies."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

“As we prepare for our next chapter, our focus remains on executing our key strategic priorities: scaling HBO Max globally, returning our Studios to industry leadership, and optimizing our Global Linear Networks,” Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

At Mirror Tech we’re dedicated to optimizing human potential.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste