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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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It was the first such operation carried out by US forces, the officials added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Not long before the trout operation, Dagit led a rescue of hundreds of these fish too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, teams paused the operation to gather more measurements and review additional data.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Still, investors should be on the lookout for any recommendations regarding the maintenance and operation of Boeing’s flagship 787 jet.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Barker flew north with a crew of eight, including Felipe DeDiego from the Fielding operation.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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