operational

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Trump said at a news conference announcing the battleship that the construction of the first of the vessels, the USS Defiant, would begin soon, with the first ships operational in two-and-a-half years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If development continues as expected, it could be operational by the end of the decade and serve as a strong candidate for launching a Uranus mission.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

By freeing up capital previously dedicated to land ownership, the company has improved operational flexibility, reduced costs and cycle times and boosted returns on inventory and equity, while also minimizing risk, the company says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The operational meltdown came even though IndiGo had two years to prepare for the new rules aimed at giving pilots more rest periods in between flights to enhance passenger safety.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

For three years, I’d given myself to it with zeal, taking responsibility for the largest and the smallest of operational tasks, right down to restocking paper in the photocopier.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama