functional
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Lee had to make sure her left hand, among other body parts, was functional and that her balance and movement bounced back.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
“The functional area flagged by most customers as ground-zero for AI-driven headcount reductions was customer support, resulting in some seat growth risk in ServiceNow’s CSM segment,” wrote analyst Karl Keirstead.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
An exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia juxtaposes the functional yet beautiful designs of the religious sect with contemporary works inspired by its creations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Using functional ultrasound imaging and electrical recordings, the researchers identified the mediodorsal thalamus as the brain region most affected by the mutation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
It seemed so American to her, flossing, that mechanical sliding of a string between teeth, inelegant and functional.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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