operational
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He created an elite US-trained police unit with expanded investigative and operational powers who patrol with military-grade weapons -- a model he would later recreate at the federal level.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
The e-bike company said it had free cash flow of nearly $103.8 million in 2025, a 119% increase from the prior year thanks to its greater operational activities.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Papa John’s will also look for additional cost-savings, driven by supply-chain savings and operational efficiencies, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The biometric checks are required by the European Union's new digital system, which was first introduced in October last year and was meant to become fully operational on 10 April.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Using Penkovsky's data as a guide, CIA officials came to a shocking conclusion: The Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuba were close to being fully operational.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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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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