Example Sentences

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Safety concerns have risen in China recently over sleek, aerodynamic car doors that reduce drag but are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The intelligence he provided includes information related to Russia's war in Ukraine and the "operability of sensitive US military systems and their capabilities".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024

In addition, laser oscillation is electrically controlled to enhance operability.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2024

The defence ministry said it would not comment on the "operability of weapons and equipment systems" for security reasons.

From Reuters • Feb. 4, 2023

In determining the nature of the growth and its operability the limits of the usefulness of direct endoscopy are reached.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier