functioned
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Now, researchers have uncovered evidence that the structures may have functioned as a sophisticated navigation system, allowing an ancient animal to interpret Earth's magnetic field much like a map.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
It functioned as a musical chairs of sorts, in which the contestants switched partners until the music was paused, and a couple was announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Coxon lived in London at the Newspeak House, a self-described independent residential college that functioned as both a co-living space and event venue where young people gathered to discuss technology and politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
At first, the account functioned like a group chat for local surfers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Not the least surprising feature of this economic system was that it functioned without money.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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