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operation

Definition for operation

noun as in business concern

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affair, deal, enterprise, transaction

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proceeding, undertaking

noun as in surgical procedure

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surgery

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biopsy, excision

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There is good reason why the Crosstrek is near the top of the heap of the brand’s bestsellers: It is a serious value, uncomplicated in its operation, impressively functional, and yet, quite comfortable.

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That kind of money has spurred a hiring spree among scores of aerospace and defense tech companies, many of which were started by former employees of SpaceX, which has large operations in Hawthorne.

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Sections of a nearby highway were also closed by the firefighting operation.

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Cano, a 52-year-old former housekeeper, had her operation for breast cancer almost a year after her November 2023 mammogram, when she was told all was fine if no response was received within 15 days.

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Mining operations already occur nearby, such as at the Ladolam gold mine on Lihir, where waste material is discharged into the ocean.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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