operational
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Fervo’s S-1 filing says its pilot project generated “consistent, stable temperature,” but that project has only been operational since 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The detour adds 10 to 14 days to transit times, significantly increasing shippers’ operational costs.
From Barron's • 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing operational
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 13
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"CLEP Financial Accounting," Vocabulary from Chapter 14
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