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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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Primm Valley was the last of three resorts built between 1977 and 1994 at the site that remained in full operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It was not immediately clear what type of drone was used in the rescue operation, but a US official told ABC News that it had a speed boat-like design.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A drone boat rescued two American crew members in a first-of-its-kind operation at sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, teams paused the operation to gather more measurements and review additional data.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The operation had been a success, and Daisy was learning to walk.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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