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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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Primm Valley was the last of three resorts built between 1977 and 1994 at the site that remained in full operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In March 2024, he underwent hernia surgery, before having the operation on his enlarged prostate in December of the same year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Viewed in that context, paying a further $160 simply to have the company revisit a repair that has not restored normal operation seems difficult to justify.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Most of his right heel was gone, and this was the second operation he had undergone.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

We freeze, eyes wide, staring at our operation notes scattered across the floor.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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