How can I optimize WordPress database queries for better performance?

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    // Example of using WP_Query with optimized parameters
    $args = array(
      'post_type' => 'post',
      'posts_per_page' => 10,
      'no_found_rows' => true, // Avoids counting total rows for pagination
      'update_post_meta_cache' => false, // Disables post meta caching
      'update_post_term_cache' => false, // Disables term caching
    );
    $query = new WP_Query($args);
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