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operating

[op-uh-rey-ting] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
functioning
Synonyms
NOUN
management
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The recruitment agency said it was committed to operating in full compliance with employment laws.

From BBC

He is cheered by management’s confidence that it can sustain a combined operating ratio at 92.5% in fiscal 2026, and points out that the company’s valuation looks much less stretched than in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trucking industry is packed with small carriers operating 10 or fewer trucks.

From Los Angeles Times

Across the country, there are still farms operating under 1960s standards – tin shacks, walls made of baked soil or cement bricks, and no fencing.

From BBC

“A significant number of affordable housing buildings in New York City are experiencing operating deficits, where rents are not covering expenses,” the report says.

From The Wall Street Journal