functioning

Example Sentences

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The story has already served its purpose for Pratt, functioning exactly as a reality TV storyline is supposed to.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The Fed’s assets are matched by liabilities, and the Fed’s liabilities are critical for the economy’s smooth functioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Plenty of functioning cities enforce their laws,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

According to NASA, the processor is functioning as intended and has shown performance levels roughly 500 times greater than the radiation-hardened chips currently used in spacecraft.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Sam hugged her close, saying, “There, there ...” It made no sense that Sam’s body was functioning in any capacity.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs