functioning

Example Sentences

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“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

“It was a dictatorship that worked from a perspective of building certain legitimacy, keeping the congress functioning, but of course, after purging dissent,” explains the Brazilian historian.

From Los Angeles Times