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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money
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as in to utilize
to put into action or service
wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
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Recent Examples of operate
And many training companies operating in California now advise against long interrogations and a reliance on lying and manipulation — though lying still remains a tactic police are allowed to use.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
WeGo services adjusting to winter weather Due to winter weather, WeGo will operate a Saturday schedule Friday.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
For example, the two senior centers that Aster Aging operates offer activities that are free or cheap, such as tai chi classes.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
WeGo services adjusting to winter weather Due to winter weather, WeGo will operate a Saturday schedule Friday.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
For example, the two senior centers that Aster Aging operates offer activities that are free or cheap, such as tai chi classes.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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One of Trump's top confidants, billionaire Elon Musk, who used his massive social media following to help kill the spending bill, even suggested Congress leave the government closed until Trump takes office next month, and a handful of Republican hardliners in the House agreed.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Finding Chiron’s gas In the new study, a team used data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study these TNOs that are a bit like floating time capsules.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
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It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014 and has been managed by the nonprofit Frances Perkins Center since 2020.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Without the injured Rodgers, the Jets managed to finish the 2023 season 7-10.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then, on a daily basis, a batch analysis is performed, the results being delivered to in-house cyber security experts to review.Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pop superstar will perform on Christmas Day, December 25, marking a game-changing moment for both Queen Bey and the NFL.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nurses often utilize video calls to conduct initial assessments in an emergency.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The mission, which aims to launch in 2028, will utilize the space startup’s Blue Ghost cargo lander to deliver six scientific experiments to an area on the Moon called Gruithuisen Domes, which were formed by lava millions of years ago in order to better understand Lunar geology.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Therefore the decision to designate Christmas Eve as a holiday rests solely on the president, with each handling it differently.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The system that flawlessly handled 1,000 daily requests crashed when usage jumped to 100,000 requests after a successful product launch.Sai Arava, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River mayor and chief meddler Hope McRae (Annette O'Toole) is supervising the wedding organization, the town's equivalent of a royal wedding.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The kids can run around (supervised) with their peers for water sports, hiking, pizza parties, games, and more while parents enjoy yoga, tennis, swimming, or just take in the scenic views.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Transportation Security Administration agents who operate security at airports, as well as air-traffic control workers would be required to work.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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But brands can’t simply go back to what worked before, or dwell in the purgatory between digital optimization and what AI might mean.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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The qualities that make a region attractive for visitors also apply to businesses and workforce relocators: a high quality of life, affordability, cultural and entertainment options, safety, cleanliness, accessibility and ease of transportation, among others.Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The black paint was applied and intended to wear and chip, slowly revealing the gold case underneath.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Operate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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