Hoffa's operation

[ hŏf′əz ]

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An operation for treating congenital dislocation of the hip, consisting of hollowing out the acetabulum and reducing the head of the femur after severing the muscles inserted into the upper portion of the bone.

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But they say its effect on the regular daily operation of organized crime has been negligible.
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Their leader, Njie, still going by “Dave” during the operation, would stay a safe distance away until the State House was secure.
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American lawmakers were quick to praise the military operation.
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“Personal hotspots can get speeds of up to 60 Mb/s down, whereas hotel Wi-Fi can be as slow as 1.5 Mb/s,” Sesar said.
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This system had been in full operation in both districts prior to the general application of the voluntary system.
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Ajoutez cecy, s'il vous plaist, la grande difficult qu'il y a de tirer d'eux les mots mesmes qu'ils ont.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
The act, however, is a progressive piece of legislation and creates new conditions as the result of its own operation.
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After the Reserve Banks have been in operation long enough to be running smoothly, not a few branches will doubtless be organized.
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Neantmoins le vieil Membertou, pere du malade, conceut asss l'affaire, et me promit qu'on s'arresteroit tout ce que j'en dirois.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

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