extensive operation

collocation in English

meaningsofextensiveandoperation

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extensive
adjective
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/ɪkˈsten.sɪv/us
/ɪkˈsten.sɪv/
covering a large area; having a ...
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operation
noun
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
the fact of operating or ...
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It is anextensiveoperation.
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That has been quite anextensiveoperation.
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We have to conduct an extremelyextensiveoperation.
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The burning of refuse also costs money; it is a fairlyextensiveoperation.
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It is a vicious circle, and breaking it will be a veryextensiveoperation.
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Yes, indeed, it is anextensiveoperationbut it has to be done.
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The clause is one which would have, in my view, a veryextensiveoperation.
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After anextensiveoperation, the tumor was removed.
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Because thisextensiveoperationrequired a new organization to provide enough manpower and equipment, activation plans were prepared simultaneously with the invasion strategy.
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Extrapleural pneumonectomy is a moreextensiveoperationthat involves resection of the parietal and visceral pleurae, underlying lung, ipsilateral diaphragm, and ipsilateral pericardium.
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