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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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There is a difference between studying an issue to death and ensuring residents aren’t test subjects for tech companies troubleshooting their operations on our roads.

From The Wall Street Journal

The material provides insight into some of the CIA’s most sensitive operations.

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In Eugene, Cristobal was guarded about the football team’s operations, going one step beyond the typical approach of closing practices to outsiders.

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Hacker groups have instead opted for targets that aren’t likely to be as protected—such as the Justice Ministry, whose operations aren’t typically classified but which still deals with sensitive issues.

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The German defense company aims to sign a deal for the sale of its power systems business in the first quarter of 2026, which would allow it to focus entirely on its military operations.

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