operation
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However, during engine operation, moving parts such as pistons require constant lubrication, making it unavoidable that small amounts of engine oil enter the combustion chamber.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
"Even though we're doing what we're doing, which is ridiculous," he said of the military operation.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange, which closed in the 1980s after almost 90 years of operation, has since been preserved as Scotland's national mining museum.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The big e-commerce platform cited uncertainty regarding GameStop’s offer, including financing and operational risks of a combined operation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Usually there’s so much going on in the cafeteria that the adults haven’t noticed Sneaky’s operation.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
Vocabulary lists containing operation
Arithmetic
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The Number System
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The ACT Math Test: Number and Quantity
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