functioned
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The Lakers functioned as a family business for more than 45 years under the ownership of the late Jerry Buss and his children.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Rather than pursuing revolution, they largely functioned as parliamentary parties centred on welfare, labour rights and redistribution.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
These crater lakes may have functioned as localized "oxygen oases" before oxygen became widespread across the planet.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Instead, Gallrein simply functioned as an anthropomorphized biography.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
It was ironic that given his communication difficulties, Donald functioned as a human telegraph, relaying messages up and down the coast.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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