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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
The new entity would have been owned and operated by a majority of American investors, the person said, with ByteDance holding a minority position.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Unlocking the Business Model At present, the BAL operates a compressed season—12 teams compete in conference rounds before converging for playoffs and the championship.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Vimeo has been operating in the space for some time, offering a suite of tools to help video producers distribute and monetize their content.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
Debt Relief in New York: How to Find a Debt Settlement Provider
Several debt settlement companies operate within the Empire State.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Unlocking the Business Model At present, the BAL operates a compressed season—12 teams compete in conference rounds before converging for playoffs and the championship.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Vimeo has been operating in the space for some time, offering a suite of tools to help video producers distribute and monetize their content.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
Debt Relief in New York: How to Find a Debt Settlement Provider
Several debt settlement companies operate within the Empire State.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operate
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Booker, who appeared to have nothing more than two glasses of water and notes on his lectern, skillfully used the rules to his advantage, permitting colleagues to ask questions to give himself brief moments of rest while still maintaining control of the floor.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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As Pagels portrays them, the evangelists were men of creative genius, using their defense of Jesus as an occasion to draft the outlines of a new world religion.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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As for recharging, Google could do better—the Pixel 9a manages just 23 W wired and 7.5 W wireless, and the flagship Pixels are only a little faster.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the 18-34 crowd, the season managed a 0.378 rating, up 14% from last season’s 0.332 rating.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Among the musicians who will perform at them are Brubeck’s son, trombonist Chris, singer Shenel Johns, Jazz at Lincoln Center saxophonist Camille Thurman, singer Vuyo Sotashe, singer C. Anthony Bryant and actor Daniel J. Watts.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to taking your medical history and performing a thorough physical exam, your provider may recommend the following tests:10 Skin biopsy: Your provider may take a skin sample and send it to the lab to look for signs of infection.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Back in 2017, Mr Porter utilized seven years of consumer insights to launch its own label with a team of designers and Mr Porter staff to create a collection of over 50 high-quality garments that their customers were craving with fairly reasonable price tags that merit the craftsmanship.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jonah Bride worked the count full before getting ball 4, and Graham Pauley cleared the bases with a deep double to left field.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The pair worked closely together while Dolan was on the board of directors for Catholic Charities Twin Cities from 2012 to 2017.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Operate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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