operational
Example Sentences
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China is "steadily" building operational experience for "sustained occupation" of its Tiangong space station, and year-long missions are an important step towards future lunar and potentially deep-space ambitions, said Macquarie University's Richard de Grijs.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
"The Severn Tunnel is the heartbeat of this main line, it's important in connecting communities on each side of the Severn so it's very important that it's operational and reliable."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The detour adds 10 to 14 days to transit times, significantly increasing shippers’ operational costs.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
One is the U.S. military’s tactical and operational successes on display in Operation Epic Fury.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The new bases would be operational before the end of October.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing operational
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 13
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"CLEP Financial Accounting," Vocabulary from Chapter 14
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