operational
Example Sentences
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Decades of operational learning can’t be bought instantly, even with generous subsidies and political urgency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
It cited as a reason for rejection "the impact of your proposal on eBay's long-term growth and profitability", adding it had also considered the offer's "operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity".
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Fast food chains have struggled against rising operational costs and increasingly cost-conscious customers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Morgan recently said that developed countries’ commercial crude stocks could be close to operational stress levels by early June.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
I know the fountain Zoe is referring to hasn’t been operational for a long time, so the spraying water was never there, but the picture is prettier that way.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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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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