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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 Severn Tunnel is the heartbeat of this main line, it's important in connecting communities on each side of the Severn so it's very important that it's operational and reliable."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

After other expenses — such as $5 billion in research-and-development costs — xAI recorded an operational loss of $6.36 billion in 2025, up 307% from 2024, according to its regulatory filings.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He ran his finger down the column of figures—$25,000 for the new cyclotron, $40,000 in combined annual operational expenses— and remarked, “It’s a pretty large undertaking.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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