functions
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Mitochondria are often described as the powerhouses of the cell because they produce much of the energy our bodies need to grow, move, repair tissues, and carry out everyday functions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
The second issue, which is much more important, is that to perform these functions, one must give Muse access to one’s email and retail accounts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
For five months, the creatures will not eat or drink, slowing all bodily functions as they shelter away from the harsh Alaskan weather.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
To succeed, the Europeans must reform how their economy functions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“We have no conflict of interest; it’s important to me that the Voigt-Kampff test functions, almost as important as it is to you.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
