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operational

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


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If development continues as expected, it could be operational by the end of the decade and serve as a strong candidate for launching a Uranus mission.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Meizlish described Larak as “the corridor’s operational backbone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It means operational contracts will continue to be funded, costing the UK £16.2m.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Intel owned the remaining 51% and maintained full ownership and operational control of Fab 34 and its assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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