operated
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Refineries operated at 95.3% of capacity, with crude inputs rising, while crude oil imports and exports decreased.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The military officials who spoke to CBS News said the pair had been rescued by an uncrewed surface drone that was operated by Task Force 59.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
SpaceX has said that launch sites need to eventually be operated like airports, permitting several launches a day from a range of providers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He remained hunkered down at the station for several days, which at the time operated out of a building near Alvarado Street and Olympic Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
From across the street, he watched the cars drive by the manned security gate—a simple red-and-white metal arm, operated by one guard in a wooden kiosk.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
![]()