operate
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They came with playful code names like “Fort Spunky” and “Project Panther,” masking the names of the tech companies that would operate them.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The risk of dwindling electricity supplies has caused a spike in the price utilities pay power plant owners to operate on standby during times of extreme demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
International subsidiaries of Denby in Korea, the US and China are not in administration and will continue to operate as normal.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The researchers found that a similar mechanism could operate in much larger systems.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“Not only am I uncomfortable at the idea of traveling without an adult, but I don’t know how to operate a train. Nic and JP most likely don’t either.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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