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dysfunctional

[dis-fuhngk-shuh-nl] / dɪsˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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The researchers wanted to determine whether applying a senolytic directly to aging skin could clear some of these dysfunctional cells and improve the skin's ability to repair itself after an injury.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

But as in most all dysfunctional family comedies, they will also say kind things after the cruel ones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Thirlwall described a system of "dysfunctional management and governance".

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

"Hacks," the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her, had led the way for comedies with 24 nominations, compared to 19 for "Widow's Bay."

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 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




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