operate
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Each has been vetted and trained for a few weeks before being allowed to operate one of the remotely controlled guns.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
It says its goal is to operate in Los Angeles in time for the 2028 Olympic Games.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Defense minister Pal Jonson said the new ships will allow Sweden to operate within NATO’s entire area of operations and contribute to the military alliance’s collective air and missile defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Nvidia has the cash to operate this way, he said, but investors will want to see it pay off, and they’re due for an update on Wednesday, when the company reports earnings.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Some other theory that this theory depends on may be at fault, some fact that has been taken for granted may be mistaken, or some piece of equipment may not operate as envisaged.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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