functional
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Probation officials “neither installed functional water fountains nor provided individual water bottles to students, nor did they adequately staff the classroom,” the suit said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
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
Cartilage that had become thinner and less functional with age grew thicker across the joint surface.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
The curse of knowledge, in combination with chunking and functional fixity, helps make sense of the paradox that classic style is difficult to master.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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