operational
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“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
However, moving forward, Volkswagen will benefit from an operational perspective from no longer selling this unprofitable vehicle, Bernstein adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The refinery is still partially operational - jet fuel and diesel will continue to be made at reduced levels as a safety precaution - but the government has warned of impacts to petrol production.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 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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