- plural of operative.
operatives
Example Sentences
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Australia and New Zealand, alleged that Chinese military intelligence operatives were posing as employees of private consultancies, think tanks and human-resources firms looking to hire foreign-policy or defense analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The committee’s chairman, Ken Martin, shared the postelection autopsy after coming under intense pressure from Democratic operatives, and apologized for how he handled its release.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Following recent breaches, it said traffic lights would be in operation on the bridge from Wednesday night and for the duration of Urdd Eisteddfod, with operatives turning away vehicles which are over the weight limit.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Israel's army, which sometimes issued evacuation warnings ahead of strikes, has repeatedly said its attacks target Hezbollah sites and operatives -- not civilians.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
One of the Haganah operatives managed to get several crates of oranges at the French port.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
