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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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"Even though we're doing what we're doing, which is ridiculous," he said of the military operation.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The big e-commerce platform cited uncertainty regarding GameStop’s offer, including financing and operational risks of a combined operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

This year, an operation led by the Sheriff’s Office and U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Every operation -- such as applying a quantum gate -- influences more than 2 quadrillion complex numerical values, a "2" with 15 zeros.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

She had to be rushed to the hospital for an operation.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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