operational

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“While this initial phase of on-the-ground pilot work is ending, it has successfully established the scientific, operational and partnership foundation needed to inform next steps,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

They build in operational transparency, which allows users to peek behind the curtain and be a part of how something works, not just a recipient of it.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The incident also marked the first operational use of a helicopter in combat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Meizlish described Larak as “the corridor’s operational backbone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Cockcroft’s judgment notwithstanding, the operational principles of the machine were rapidly becoming standardized.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik