functional
Example Sentences
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His embrace of collegiality helped contribute to a sense that the court was a functional, collaborative institution, even when it was divided over tough cases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
“I’m generally very cautious about starting a GLP-1 in my older adult patients who have functional impairments, like needing a walker to ambulate or needing assistance with transferring from a bed to a chair.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
In Alibaba's case, the company argues that this restriction creates a functional blockade, forcing its long-term American advisers to sever ties to protect their own lucrative defence contracts.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
And what happens in any functional collaboration is you start to see what they really want from you — what it is that they need from your character.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
I took these moments for granted, but from where I was sitting, I got to observe a stable, functional, and joyful relationship.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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