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operational

[op-uh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl /


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But standing up an ad business so quickly has produced mixed results and, some advertisers say, administrative headaches and operational glitches.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

A Eurostar train from Amsterdam to Paris was also delayed due to "operational restrictions" at Amsterdam Centraal on Tuesday, although it was not clear if this was linked to wider disruption.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The line was attacked across both the Riyadh and Madinah regions from drones launched from Iraq, creating more operational challenges versus an isolated strike, Shah said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

The rise of households with two working parents combined with frequent work travel and packed kids programming has created a demand for operational support, especially for those without family nearby to help.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

On this spring day in 1962, Defense Minister Rodion Malinovsky told the premier that the American missiles in Turkey were operational.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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