dysfunctional

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Even as United have fallen short of expectations, Fernandes has delivered in what has often been a dysfunctional environment, which has now stabilised under interim boss Michael Carrick.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Gilead has its sights on gamgertamig, a so-called immune reset therapeutic that depletes the body of dysfunctional cells and allows it to rebuild its immune system.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

I hope Mr. Sasse’s public and courageous reflections on his terminal illness will help to compel the FDA to overhaul its dysfunctional drug approval protocols for rare diseases and more broadly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Over time they can enter a dysfunctional condition called T cell exhaustion, where their ability to eliminate threats declines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Our relatives regularly went to him for advice on their businesses, rocky marriages, or dysfunctional relationships with their children.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi