functional
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“This vote shows the momentum shifting,” said Will Cole, a podcaster and functional medicine practitioner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Possible targets include functional organic molecules, biomolecular building blocks, and materials designed to capture or transfer energy from light.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Cocoa extract did not produce a significant improvement in functional health scores across the study population as a whole.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Operating out of Tann’s home, the company produced an array of decorative and functional objects, including bowls, ashtrays and jewelry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
When I head outside, I'll confirm Pathfinder's still functional before moving on to the sweaty, annoying work of the day.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing functional
Freak the Mighty
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