functioned
Example Sentences
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Instead, Gallrein simply functioned as an anthropomorphized biography.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
What once functioned as supplemental classroom software has effectively become critical educational infrastructure.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
There, the MTS role functioned more like a scientific fellowship than a corporate position.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
A decade ago, Nike created mysterious prototypes featuring giant soles and rigid interior plates that functioned like springs, unleashing the “super shoe” era across the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
The entire planet of Frobozz was in a PvP zone, and both magic and technology functioned here, which meant that all bets were off.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
