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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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Recent Examples of operation
John Mozeliak, Cardinals president of baseball operations Mozeliak has led the Cardinals’ front office since 2007, helping guide St. Louis to 10 postseason appearances, including a World Series championship in 2011.
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Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The player development staff also includes former Mariners manager Scott Servais, as previously reported, joining the team as a special assistant to baseball operations and player development.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The platform autonomously manages delivery operations and customer communications together.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Along with his director of operations, Cherif Mbodji, and his wife and partner, Victoria Pappas Bludorn, Bludorn and his hospitality group are on a tear.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The player development staff also includes former Mariners manager Scott Servais, as previously reported, joining the team as a special assistant to baseball operations and player development.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The platform autonomously manages delivery operations and customer communications together.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Along with his director of operations, Cherif Mbodji, and his wife and partner, Victoria Pappas Bludorn, Bludorn and his hospitality group are on a tear.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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But finally, seconds into the mission, New Glenn began to climb.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
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Many agencies’ missions are associated with liberal or progressive causes, and conservatives who favor small government or deregulation have historically expressed frustration about the intransigence or even existence of the federal bureaucracy.Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on which he's served since 2011, and is expected to sail through the confirmation process with bipartisan backing, potentially becoming the 72nd secretary of state as soon as Inauguration Day.Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Axios can access OpenAI's technology to build its own AI products, processes, and systems.Sara Fischer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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The next court date is April 21 for a case management conference.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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The next next man: Clayton Keller Next-up defenseman: John Carlson Leaving the veteran stalwart off the initial roster was one of the more difficult calls management had to make, but his performance hasn’t wavered since receiving the news.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the future, Watch Duty hopes to explore the use of other types of data, such as river gauges, tsunami buoys and earthquakes.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit, originally filed by DHL in September, centers around a financial disagreement stemming from MyPillow's use of DHL's delivery services.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Trump campaigned on putting 20% tariffs on all goods coming into the U.S. If that happens quickly – say, in the months between when a job is bid and when it's finished – that could make a solar project unprofitable.Jeff Brady, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
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Don't -- don't envy your job. EMMER: Two twenty-two to 219.ABC News, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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This will tell you if the broker is licensed and if there have been disciplinary procedures against him or her.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Weak procedure ‘sets you up for failure’ Small local governments routinely fail to adhere to a bedrock principle of financial control and accountability — segregation of duties.Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Questions are also being raised over Los Angeles officials’ handling of the fire disaster, and why numerous fire hydrants went dry, hampering firefighting efforts.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Crowley has since sat down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced severe backlash over her handling of the blazes.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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That may not matter in some applications: a mass-market advertising campaign, for example, may not be entirely unique.IESE Business School, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Things To Consider When Choosing an Au Pair An au pair can offer a unique cultural experience but comes with upfront fees, so make sure to budget for application costs, insurance, and matching services.Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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