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operational

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


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CEO Jason Few described the quarter as one of “disciplined operational execution across the business,” including continued progress on the company’s data-center strategy.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Police bosses admitted not arresting Calocane had been a "serious and systemic and operational failure".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The job requires “not only operational and strategic capability but also strong stakeholder management amid heightened geopolitical dynamics,” the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Fire whirls burn through crude oil spills nearly twice as fast as in-situ fire pools, potentially giving cleanup crews faster operational and response times to eliminating the oils from spreading," Oran said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“Some pinpoint! Is it an airfield? It’s jolly well operational, if it is!”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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