functioned
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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
It functioned as a musical chairs of sorts, in which the contestants switched partners until the music was paused, and a couple was announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
At first, the account functioned like a group chat for local surfers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
I had a small cell near our large one that functioned as a study, with a chair, desk, and bookshelves, where I could read and write during the day.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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