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operational

[op-uh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl /


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The U.S. and Israel have made operational advances, but a real victory will require much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"Given we currently haven't got an operational Royal Navy, I think that link with America is very strong," he said, adding: "We'll never agree with everything the Americans say or do, but the relationship matters."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Lee Hopgood, the RSPCA's operational superintendent for the North of England, said that "surprisingly... the dogs are fine and doing really, really well".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Instead, owning a refinery has brought environmental liabilities and operational risk, while the airline remains exposed to oil-market fluctuations that often squeeze refining profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

On the basis of the intelligence Penkovsky provided, Kennedy and his aides realized that there was only a small window in which to act, before Khrushchev's missiles became fully operational.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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