operate
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The nuclear-armed country is believed to operate uranium enrichment facilities at three sites — Yongbyon, Kangson and Kusong.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Regency continued to operate the two locations until its lease ended in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He also said that the Israeli military would "continue to operate as planned in southern Lebanon".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“How they operate and function in their jobs will look totally different than it did just a mere couple months ago,” Driscoll said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
It was a pity now that he’d taken the house’s intercom off-line, but it didn’t operate on a secure frequency.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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