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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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Investors seem to have looked “through the noise” related to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, Sucden Financial’s Research team says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dokoupil’s new role will be the first major test for Weiss, who came to the division with no previous experience in television or with running a massive journalism operation.

From Los Angeles Times

“This market refers to U.S. military operations intended to establish control,” the company explains on its site.

From MarketWatch

BlueScope has been expanding the North Star operation, where it turns raw materials into hot rolled steel for American automotive and construction companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Waltz added that the US had carried out a "surgical law enforcement operation" to apprehend Maduro, whom he is also referred to as a "fugitive from justice".

From BBC