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more intensive
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involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time
- The intensive training program prepared them for the upcoming competition in just two weeks.
- The company offered an intensive workshop to help employees develop leadership skills.
- The boot camp was known for its intensive physical workouts and strict discipline.
- The student enrolled in an intensive summer course to catch up on missed credits.
- The project required intensive research and analysis to meet the deadline.
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(of farming practices) using large amounts of labor, capital, and resources to produce high yields in a small area
- Intensive farming often involves the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and high-efficiency irrigation systems.
- The farm adopted intensive methods to grow a large quantity of crops on limited land.
- Intensive poultry farming aims to maximize egg and meat production from a small space.
- Intensive agriculture is common in areas where land is scarce but the demand for food is high.
- Intensive livestock farming requires significant investment in feed and animal care to achieve high production rates.
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(in business) concentrating on or using something a lot, such as a piece of equipment, etc.
- The company adopted a labor-intensive production method to reduce costs.
- Capital-intensive industries require significant investment in machinery.
- Marketing campaigns have become more data-intensive with digital tools.
- The farm uses resource-intensive techniques to boost crop yields.
- Energy-intensive manufacturing processes increase production costs.
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