functioning
Example Sentences
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And because of the very fragile nature of qubits, they need a lot of hardware to keep them functioning.
“Rufus has lived there since 2016 and wanted to keep its original character intact. He has updated it over the years to be a functioning home while also having lots of creative and inspirational energy.”
From MarketWatch
“Any returning soldier with half a functioning brain could figure it out, I’m sure.”
From Literature
Moist environments such as gut mucus, wound fluids, or the urinary tract provide surfaces where bacteria could spread through swashing, even when their flagella are not functioning effectively.
From Science Daily
The human body produces a molecule from vitamin B5 that plays a central role in metabolism, the network of chemical reactions that keeps cells alive and functioning.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
