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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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Instead, teams paused the operation to gather more measurements and review additional data.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The Secret Service plans to deploy counter-drone technology as part of its operation to protect the US leader, who has faced three alleged assassination attempts in less than two years.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

New York City is bracing for a heavy security operation as President Trump plans to attend the first NBA Finals game to be held in the city in 27 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This time, the defibrillator was inside his body - implanted during an operation several days after his previous collapse.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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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