as in operating
being in effective operation
a fully operational oil refinery
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Char Goolsby sat on a brown leather sofa at Carey House in Detroit's storied Boston Edison District, the home she's turned into both an operational hub to get out the vote this election season and a neighborhood campaign center for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
By developing comprehensive data governance policies, manufacturers can prevent issues that arise from inconsistent data usage, such as inaccurate reporting or operational inefficiencies.
—Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Canada has also provided operational support in training Ukrainian soldiers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
These partnerships bridge digital maturity gaps and help banks overcome operational efficiency challenges while accounting for compliance and risk concerns.
—Derek White, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
By developing comprehensive data governance policies, manufacturers can prevent issues that arise from inconsistent data usage, such as inaccurate reporting or operational inefficiencies.
—Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Canada has also provided operational support in training Ukrainian soldiers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
These partnerships bridge digital maturity gaps and help banks overcome operational efficiency challenges while accounting for compliance and risk concerns.
—Derek White, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Operational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operational. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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