operational

Example Sentences

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Even though carrying Starship along for the journey would add complexity and cost, the shorter mission timeline could significantly lower overall operational expenses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Parnell said LaNeve is "a battle-tested leader with decades of operational experience and is completely trusted by Secretary Hegseth to carry out the vision of this administration without fault".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Supply chains also faced notable disruptions, with suppliers’ delivery times lengthening to the greatest extent since December 2022, posing challenges to operational efficiency,” said Yao Yu, founder of RatingDog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Still, Fräulein Engel will probably appreciate the closure of hearing about Maddie’s operational flight to France.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein