operating

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The Philippines has sources of nickel, copper, chromite and cobalt that will be both used by American companies operating there and exported back to the U.S. for manufacturing, Helberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As well as a jump in sales, the company on Thursday said operating profit rose by a quarter to $3.2bn.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

During peak operating hours, when all conveyor belts and baggage sorting equipment are running, the airport relies on Critical Loop’s controller to predict and manage on-site battery needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“In the old days, we were a mobility provider. Then people started saying, oh, ‘you’re mobility and food delivery,’” said Alex Hungate, Grab’s president and chief operating officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“This is my last night in the machine shop. He reassigned me to the mine. I’ll be operating a loader on the evening shift.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam