operation

Example Sentences

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Unlocking the strait promises to be the next phase of the war, either through a negotiated peace agreement or a military operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

White House officials say the president will update viewers on the operation in the Middle East and reiterate the two- to three-week timeline for concluding hostilities he offered on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Perhaps this could all be done more quickly than securing the Strait of Hormuz or occupying Kharg, but it’s not an in-and-out operation like Venezuela.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Oracle’s stake in TikTok’s U.S. operation, which includes other managing investors such as Silver Lake and MGX, is roughly $2 billion, according to a March filing from Oracle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“He’s at the Mutton. Our operation is officially underway.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin