functioning
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If present, these clouds could reflect incoming radiation before it reaches the surface, functioning as a natural sunscreen.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
It may also be essential for keeping mitochondria functioning and ensuring cells have enough energy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Over time, severe cases may develop into cirrhosis, a condition in which extensive scarring prevents the liver from functioning properly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
This second wave of dramatic change has led in just the last few months to a reappraisal of how world trade is functioning and how it is going to be managed.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Without a normally functioning liver the body would be disarmed — defenseless against the great variety of poisons that continually invade it.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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