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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey and Daniel Baxter, chief operations officer of the elections department, said security will be stepped up inside and outside Huntington Place in Detroit in the event of a disturbance or if anyone violates or deviates from Michigan election law.
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Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
The county closed shelter operations after the pandemic and is converting the site to permanent housing, another project that will be grandfathered in under the law.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Following Iran's first direct attack on Israel in April, the IAF launched a symbolic operation, targeting an S-300 radar unit near Isfahan, south of Tehran.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
That country’s president, Félix Tshisekedi, visited HB’s operation in Botswana last year to study its model.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
The county closed shelter operations after the pandemic and is converting the site to permanent housing, another project that will be grandfathered in under the law.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Following Iran's first direct attack on Israel in April, the IAF launched a symbolic operation, targeting an S-300 radar unit near Isfahan, south of Tehran.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
That country’s president, Félix Tshisekedi, visited HB’s operation in Botswana last year to study its model.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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But with the right gear and know-how a mobile mission during the rut can make for an all-time great deer hunting experience.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The project was mentioned during Thursday’s meeting of the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group, which is dedicated to supporting NASA missions to the Red Planet.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Was that the same process for the movie? Same process.James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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But Osborne, 38, whose experience includes several years of house-flipping and short-term rental management, thought on it some more.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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The company had outstanding borrowings of $500,000 on its line of credit as of September 30, 2024, with an additional $750,000 available for use.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Francie’s and Janet’s cabins are also open for summer use from July to September.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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But labor unions worry that driving jobs might be lost to the technology.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some changes include updates to job titles and city spending processes.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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This can often be done by mail, in person, or electronically, depending on your county's procedures.Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Teachers like Jones point to several recent policy and procedure changes as sources of concern.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The country that likely has the most influence over Russia’s handling of its nuclear arsenal is China.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both unequivocally condemn President Biden's handling of the industry.Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its mobile application platform and monetization strategies.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Likewise, Microsoft gives Microsoft 365 applications to subscribers.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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