- present participle of function.
functioning
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But they also had to protect their staff and keep their embassies functioning.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Over time, severe cases may develop into cirrhosis, a condition in which extensive scarring prevents the liver from functioning properly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
"I was no longer functioning like a proper human being," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
By examining these different components, the team could identify changes in how the brain was functioning, including whether it remained unusually active during periods when it should have been resting.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
A substance that is not a carcinogen in the ordinary sense may disturb the normal functioning of some part of the body in such a way that malignancy results.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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