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operational

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


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The University of Surrey said it was giving police its "full support" and that the campus was open and operational.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But Jarden thinks “the initial investment thesis lacks ideas for an operational turnaround.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In January, a spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection said it is “committed to environmental stewardship,” while meeting operational requirements, including physical barriers “along all areas deemed necessary to ensure operational control of the border.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The last time an operational tunnel was discovered in the area was in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Once Y-12 was operational, their equanimity made them superb operators.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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