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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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LIV Golf executives were rushed from various corners of the planet to a meeting this week in New York where the future of the operation was discussed in private and decisions were made.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He made no claims that he was conducting a law-enforcement operation or responding to an emergency.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

“This operation is hot. We are a go.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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