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operational

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


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The University of Surrey said it was giving police its "full support" and that the campus was open and operational.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Refiners earn more per barrel by producing jet fuel than by producing alternative products such as gasoline and diesel, Plonski said, and U.S. refiners have the operational flexibility to act on that.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The carve-out is part of a broader effort to dismantle its sprawling conglomerate structure and strip away operational distractions.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The company’s plan involves restoring profitability through operational efficiencies, focusing on core brands, product renewal and stronger regional delivery, while also relying heavily on a significant volume recovery in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

On this spring day in 1962, Defense Minister Rodion Malinovsky told the premier that the American missiles in Turkey were operational.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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