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operational

[op-uh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl /


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Both are very old - Bess started producing steel in 1938 and Anne in 1954 - and are approaching the end of their operational lives.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

But it’s troubling that the branch that Alexander Hamilton said had neither “force nor will, but merely judgment,” needs so much force to stay operational.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

These platforms also lack a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest, and sometimes charge operational and brokerage fees.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The rest serves as additional consideration for Williams, which will retain a 51% interest in the projects and maintain commercial and operational control.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“Some pinpoint! Is it an airfield? It’s jolly well operational, if it is!”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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