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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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But the operation also managed to "delay and hinder" Cosa Nostra's attempt to rebuild its structure after the death of the powerful Messina Denaro, he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The Zurich cantonal police force said it was cooperating with Winterthur municipal police, the Swiss Federal Railways' transport police, and hospital, ambulance and rescue services in the operation.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The police operation concluded at approximately 03:15 on Wednesday morning, with more than 320 fans involved.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

SpaceX’s regulatory filing last week ahead of its IPO revealed a financially smart marriage between its space-launch services division and its profitable Starlink satellite internet operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I don’t love the way this has become the Camille operation, but I have to admit her plan is logical.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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