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function

[fuhngk-shuhn] / ˈfʌŋk ʃən /




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Located on both sides of the lower neck and upper chest, these nerve hubs send signals that influence heart rate and other aspects of heart function.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

The Korean market’s slump is not just a function of less confidence in the AI capex cycle.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

“Any factory you walk into right now, you just cannot function without at least an understanding of how these systems are operational,” ASU’s Starly said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

In other areas, Green councillors are not central to local alliances continuing to function.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

It perpetuates the myth that the primary function of the system is to keep our streets safe and our homes secure by rooting out dangerous criminals and punishing them.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

As much as the spa functions as a social club, Voda balances that with a space for deep relaxation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Although the current cloak represents a major advance, the researchers want to develop more sophisticated versions capable of performing additional functions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

"The public functions of state policing ought to be subject to human oversight and scrutiny," she says.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

It is a particular problem in rural areas, where pubs, or public houses, often take on several functions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Today, in the symbiotic associations that dominate so much of the life of the sea, there is rarely a question of who is who, even when the combination functions like a single animal.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

Some also said her engagement party last fall functioned more as a commercial endeavor than a personal celebration, citing in part the affiliate links she posted beforehand for suggested guest attire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Others have argued that the 364-day system was never intended for everyday use and functioned only as an idealized religious framework.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

At first, the account functioned like a group chat for local surfers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Credit markets have functioned smoothly, heavy supply has been absorbed and the main AI issuers still are “elite corporations with incredible balance sheets.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

The school’s administrative offices functioned as a makeshift town hall.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Nevertheless, it offers a new perspective on how physical activity influences the nervous system that keeps the heart functioning.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

But they also had to protect their staff and keep their embassies functioning.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Under this hypothesis, changes in memory and thinking are not necessarily signs that the brain is functioning less effectively.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

The researchers increased human fibronectin specifically in astrocytes, specialized support cells that help maintain the blood-brain barrier and keep the brain functioning properly.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

The radio beacon had been functioning all day, and they had received confirmation signals from the ship.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin


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