operator

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Recent Examples of operator Take your adventure further by diving for conch shells with a tour operator. AFAR Media, 23 May 2025 For starters, overall attitudes toward gambling as a socially acceptable activity continue to favor casino operators. Las Vegas Review-Journal, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025 Responding to a check requested earlier in March 2021 of a person not wearing COVID-19 protective gear, a drone passes above shopping malls, a school and apartments as the operator zooms in with the camera to get close-up images. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025 Ko, who was born and raised in Taiwan, called the immigration agency dozens of times over the next few days, unable to reach an operator. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for operator
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Noun
  • While the original follows a shoe company exec who becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom, the new film, set in contemporary New York City, sees a music mogul played by Denzel Washington contend with a similar plot.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 May 2025
  • Needless to say, the best ears in the business may not be able to save David from listening to the worst voices in his head after a kidnapper demands a $17.5 million ransom for the safe return of his chauffeur’s son.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • The actor recalled seeing their accompanying Secret Service personnel.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • Rather, the city’s creative community lost not just one of its most important comedic actors and spokespeople, but one of its most enthusiastic supporters.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • David Kowalsky is a high-risk security consultant and firearms instructor based in South Florida.
    David Kowalsky, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
  • Gregory Wright, a former classmate who is now an educator and consultant on the show, inspired the role of Gregory Eddie.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Alonso remains one of the most physically dedicated drivers.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • But the new version gets an upgrade to six drivers (four 3.5-inch woofers and two silk dome tweeters), making the 270 degree soundstage even more convincing.
    Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • The Mexican director will also explain the mechanics of Bruce McDonald’s Pontypool (2008), and Kyle Edward Ball’s feature directorial debut, Skinamarink (2022) for their own visual and emotional impacts on audiences.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
  • The 34-year-old mechanic, who voted for Trump last fall, said the Biden administration turned its back on law enforcement and made officers feel afraid to do their jobs.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • However, they are only allowed in Germany, and motorists still have to take back control in many scenarios, including during rain showers.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • But anecdotal evidence suggests there have been more flare-ups in recent years, as environmentally minded EV owners square off against more traditional motorists at gas stations and in parking lots.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Only 20 experts out of the roughly 525 who did the work at USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance and its Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Relief are being hired by PRM, the source said.
    Jonathan Landay, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • But even if such actions aren’t influenced by insider knowledge, ethics experts warn that trading stock while the federal government’s actions move markets can create the appearance of impropriety.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Users gameplay as an avatar based on the artist and are rewarded with collectible items.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • The Spanish-style stucco buildings with clay tile roofs are home to more than 80 artists and over 20 galleries.
    Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025

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“Operator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operator. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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