Neither machine was in a true orbit, but the weak gravitational field of Cerberus meant that these artificial trajectories could be maintained with minimal expenditure of correcting thrust.

For experimental designs, efficiency relates to the ability of a design to achieve the objective of the study with minimal expenditure of resources such as time and money.

Could also use deactivated military bases as temporary jails with minimal expenditures.

I don't pretend to know just what Hal did to get us a course change with minimal expenditure of fuel.

Designed for maximum output in exchange for minimal expenditure.

Firesong seemed satisfied that Darian had done the job with a minimal expenditure of his own energies.

The aim is to meet customer demand for cases of beer through the distribution side of a multi-stage supply chain with minimal expenditure on back orders and inventory.

Major French was being increasingly difficult over her latest absolutely minimal expenditures for the Mansion.

Through much of it, she had seen a shabbiness that said minimal expenditure on maintenance.

If the mandate of the board is to meet the educational needs of the student population, then that minimal expenditure cannot be considered a valid excuse for demolishing the I.G. program.