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operating

[op-uh-rey-ting] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
functioning
Synonyms
NOUN
management
Synonyms


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The space had obtained grant support from the California Arts Council every year since the 2017-2018 cycle, with its last one being an almost $38,500 grant for general operating support for 2023-2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Jet fuel is the industry’s No. 2 expense after labor, accounting for about 25% to 30% of total airline operating costs, according to the International Air Transport Association.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Beer sales increased 1% year over year in the fiscal fourth quarter, but operating margin fell 3.4 percentage points to 33.2%.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

“Traffic in the strait was already operating at reduced levels because of the precarious nature of the routes available to shipping.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Surgeons continued the common habit of holding a knife between their teeth to free their hands while operating.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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