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operational

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


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GLP’s data-center business is concentrated in China, where it operates about 20 facilities with total capacity of approximately 1.4 gigawatts, including operational sites and projects under development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is a vital operational and logistical hub that supports US military efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere," US Southern Command said.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Before the judge’s decision, U.S. officials had said the facility would be operational on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It does not have to be a dollar-for-dollar match because there are so many variables, not least the operational risk your son will carry ensuring that the success of the family business continues.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

On the basis of the intelligence Penkovsky provided, Kennedy and his aides realized that there was only a small window in which to act, before Khrushchev's missiles became fully operational.

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




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