function

Example Sentences

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It is whether we are building a food system that can continue to function when they do.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Over the past year, police departments across the country have expanded their use of drones, which increasingly function as first responders to a variety of crime scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Education scholar John R. Thelin has pointed out how athletics can function like a separate corporation, tied to the university only through scholarships, logo licensing and marketing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"It's just making sure that the club has enough money to function and make sure that we actually get the job done."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Part of his problem was a function of location.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis