operation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He told reporters the operation to retrieve the wounded officer from “one of the toughest areas in Iran” was possible with a mix of “talent” and “luck.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
During operation, it used just 5% of the energy needed by conventional approaches.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
The most famous rescue operation that the U.S. has previously attempted in Iran—aimed at freeing 53 U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Iran insisted that the operation had been a failure.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
As the barge and its accompanying fleet of vessels then made their way toward the harbor, Wendell Lewis, director of the recovery operation, sent a message to the top harbor official.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.