operators

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During the worst geomagnetic storm on record, in 1859, bright auroras were seen as far south as Panama -- and telegraph operators around the world were given electric shocks.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Ministers say this means "rogue operators" who dump waste and leave large clean-up bills can enter the system.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Other expedition-cruise operators said they haven’t experienced any slowdown in bookings as a result of the hantavirus situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Police have begun warning property owners against renting villas and apartments to suspected scam operators, saying they could face prosecution for aiding criminal activity.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

“We are sophisticated bilingual telephone operators commissioned by the United States Army to help win the war,” she said.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse