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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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In the final phase of the operation, about 30 people worked in the building's parking lot removing debris, while two rescuers dug the tunnel.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

His disappearance resulted in an extensive search and rescue operation, with efforts beginning around 1:20 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Leading the Texas operation is industry veteran Susana Sarvis, who will serve as managing director and broker of record.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The platform, said to be Korea’s largest for renewable energy, will have around 1.7 gigawatts of capacity currently in operation and a development pipeline that would raise its total capacity to 10 gigawatts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The previous night Brooklyn had demonstrated impressive natural spy skills, but if she wanted to be ready for a high-level operation in three weeks, she needed to prepare around the clock.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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