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operator

[op-uh-rey-ter] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
one who operates a machine
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NOUN
one who operates workable property
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NOUN
manipulator
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NOUN
controller
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Example Sentences

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The brokerage remains optimistic about the Thai hospital chain operator due to factors such as improving momentum of patient inflows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The difference now is that “land values are holding up fine, but the operator making a living off the margin is feeling every cent of this,” Hanley said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

That operator was convicted of a federal crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

AMC Entertainment added 23% to $2.12 after the theater operator reported that 25.5 million people went to AMC Theatres and Odeon Cinemas last month, the highest May attendance since 2019.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

But the hotel operator told Dasch that neither Quirin nor Heinck was staying there.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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