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as in actor
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as in consultant
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Recent Examples of operator
On the evening of May 1, 1978, Cox was thrown out for, essentially, sticking up for the scoreboard operator.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Founded in 1992 by François Pinault, Artémis also holds investments in such varied companies as Puma, Courrèges, Christie’s, CAA, Breizh Café, French cruise ship operator Ponant and the publications Le Point and Point de Vue.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Also known as the CAISO, the system operator manages the electric grid for about 80% of the state and a small portion of Nevada.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Aside from a solo operator or someone more interested in music, that in practice leaves ATG Entertainment, formerly the Ambassador Theatre Group, which, for my money would be far and away the best owner of the theater from a Chicago theatergoer’s point of view.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Founded in 1992 by François Pinault, Artémis also holds investments in such varied companies as Puma, Courrèges, Christie’s, CAA, Breizh Café, French cruise ship operator Ponant and the publications Le Point and Point de Vue.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Also known as the CAISO, the system operator manages the electric grid for about 80% of the state and a small portion of Nevada.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Aside from a solo operator or someone more interested in music, that in practice leaves ATG Entertainment, formerly the Ambassador Theatre Group, which, for my money would be far and away the best owner of the theater from a Chicago theatergoer’s point of view.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operator
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After guests complete extensive health forms, obtain medical approval and attend a mandatory safety briefing the day prior to the trip, they’re whisked by private chauffeurs to the international airport, where either a massive Airbus A340 or a more cozy Gulfstream G550 jet awaits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Then there were the chauffeurs.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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New York fans easily outnumbered Cleveland fans as die-hard celebrity fans director Spike Lee, comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Timothée Chalamet and his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, made the trip.—
Joe Reedy,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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When women were asked, 39% said there are not enough films being made that feature female actors over 60 as a lead character.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Hence, the ability to build strong relationships that make suggestions stick is crucial for a good strategy consultant.—
Christian Stadler,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Ramadas worked for the Pelicans for seven years as an analytics consultant before joining the front office in an executive position as senior director of analytics and innovation, and also worked as a draft analyst with the Miami Heat for the 2016-17 season.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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While teachers unions have gotten the most attention, the law also affects many other public sector unions, including those that represent bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers and maintenance workers.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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On Sunday night, 39 Cup Series drivers return to the track for the Coca-Cola 600 just three days after the death of Busch, who had more wins (234) than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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With sister Coco a gifted painter and her brother, Raymond, a master counterfeiter, the two end up in the middle of a scheme with a down-on-his-luck millionaire.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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One floor above, John Seay, a 60-year-old mechanic from Welch, Oklahoma, visited with his 83-year-old mother.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The 70-year-old retired mechanic, who was once homeless, is politically to the right of the other candidates.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Four days earlier, a collision between a car and an SUV on Interstate 8 in Lakeside claimed the lives of two motorists.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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If anyone must drive near the area, MDFR warned that intermittent road closures could be possible, and that motorists should stay alert and follow all traffic directions.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Crime victims are at least as important as criminals; unfortunately, their voices are small compared to the phalanx of behavioral experts who believe the worst place for a person who’s committed a crime is prison.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Criminal charges against school officials after a school shooting are quite rare, experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Operator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operator. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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