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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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A U.S. defense official said the military was using a combination of manned and unmanned capabilities in the countermine operation, but declined to comment on operational specifics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

An operation was launched to stop the exposed reactor pouring out radiation.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The arrests unfolded as part of “Operation at Large,” a large scale immigration operation in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He made no claims that he was conducting a law-enforcement operation or responding to an emergency.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

He belonged behind a desk, not running a big operation like a prison.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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