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operational

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


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These companies have huge operational cash flows, but now it isn’t enough to cover the expenses, and they have started to dip into debt markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Mr. Musk has been, and continues to be, a driving force behind our growth, innovation, and operational success,” the company wrote in its investor prospectus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"The challenge is the operational environment, including insecurity, displacement, limited infrastructure and intense population movement, which make outbreak control far more complex."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The detour adds 10 to 14 days to transit times, significantly increasing shippers’ operational costs.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

"I soon discovered I had a significant advantage in casing operational sites by not having surveillance," she remarked.

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




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