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operational

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


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Head says he learned laying the groundwork for successful action took time before any operational activity took place, and the same applies to cooperating with tech firms.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“If I think about my first 100 days,” Abel said, “focus on operational excellence hasn’t declined.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“It delays our ability to make operational, mission related war-fighting decisions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Investors were keen to discover if the war in the Middle East was disrupting supply chains, operational performance or end-demand but management made it clear that was not the case.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Large telescopes are cumbersome things, and much of their operational time is consumed with being maneuvered into position.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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