- present participle of operate.
operating
Example Sentences
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They called transparency about financial and operating results “an essential aspect of U.S. public markets ... so that the public, including shareholders and other stakeholders, can reliably assess real progress.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
BBC London has spoken to residents who are convinced illegal holiday lets are operating in their buildings.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Samsung again took a hit following a rout Tuesday that came despite forecasting its operating profit had rocketed more than 1,800 percent in the second quarter on the back of strong AI chip demand.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
He expects earnings to grow 18.4% in 2027 after a 2.20% decline this year, supported by lower operating costs and greater migration of mobile traffic to the 5G network.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
I say to Frank, who is sitting up on the catwalk operating the spotlight, “Frank, that baby is smarter than half of my humanities class. Is this how things have always been?”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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