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[op-uh-reyt] / ˈɒp əˌreɪt /




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The ruling means the court will operate under the assumption that five potentially damaging statements are true while allowing the defendants to rebut them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Quantum computers today are notoriously difficult and expensive to operate.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul had been pushing to allow robotaxi companies to operate a commercial service this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“Public companies operate under constant scrutiny,” notes Ryan Ferrell, an advisor at TritonPoint Wealth.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“A factory cannot run without a firm hand. You cannot show weakness. For a business to operate at its fullest potential, everything must be in top order.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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