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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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Roughly three-quarters of federal operations are affected, potentially triggering shutdown procedures across a wide range of agencies and operations, from education and health to housing and defense.

From Barron's

“Cal Fire is the nation’s leading expert on wildfire operations,” Gardner said.

From Los Angeles Times

But he said he worried that any lapse in funding would affect other operations by the agency, including disaster funding and security assistance for major events, such as the upcoming World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times

Rail replacement bus services will be in operation during these closures.

From BBC

In a statement to the BBC, a spokesperson said the sale was prompted by a review into the town's operations, which was provided to all Lions in Victoria.

From BBC