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operate

[op-uh-reyt] / ˈɒp əˌreɪt /




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Nevada, the country’s gambling capital, has become a key battleground, with the state arguing that Kalshi must obtain gambling licenses to keep operating in the state.

From The Wall Street Journal

He served as the association’s controller and chief operating officer before being appointed president and chief executive in 2001.

From Los Angeles Times

Sourcing crucial minerals sometimes means operating in unstable political environments such as the Democratic Republic of Congo or Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I can tell you right now that’s not something that we can do with our current operating budget.”

From Los Angeles Times

Military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin wrote on X that "air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile, we will investigate the incident."

From Barron's