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operational

[op-uh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl /


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First, deal with the increasing operational demands on defence now and step up the SDR actions to meet the increasing threat.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The US military said at the time that the meeting by General Francis Donovan was "a brief exchange on operational security matters."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The unit looks after "the operational deployment of unmanned systems teamed with manned operators to bolster maritime security across the Middle East region".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Rigid operational dictates cause infrastructure investment to plummet, ultimately degrading track quality and severely hurting long-term economic productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Using Penkovsky's data as a guide, CIA officials came to a shocking conclusion: The Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuba were close to being fully operational.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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