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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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Pelley also attacked the credentials of Nick Bilton, a former New York Times tech reporter and documentary filmmaker who has never run a TV news operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He thanked the organisations taking part in the search operation.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

A search and rescue operation was under way at one of the apartment buildings where rescuers were still looking for six people, Zelensky said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The water flooded fields and homes, took bridges and crossings out of service, and disrupted the operation of pumping stations for drinking water and irrigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Our entire operation seemed doomed as I rose to my feet.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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