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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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In one police operation earlier this month, West Midlands Police took 16 vehicles off the road for being uninsured - including a Lamborghini.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

NiSource said Thursday the deal with the unnamed Alphabet subsidiary will support the development and operation of a data center in northern Indiana.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Factories approved for operation in the hub will be highly automated, Helberg said, using autonomous systems to operate around the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Authorities launched another search operation in the Anyeong-dong area on Thursday evening after receiving a tip-off.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The previous night Brooklyn had demonstrated impressive natural spy skills, but if she wanted to be ready for a high-level operation in three weeks, she needed to prepare around the clock.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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