functioning

Example Sentences

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Grief layered itself over everything, but we kept the children steady and the house functioning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Morgan analysts say may disrupt the smooth functioning of energy markets, raising the risk of reduced liquidity and bottlenecks in crude flows.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Resiliency is the key to functioning in a world moving so quickly under their feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Dow CEO Jim Fitterling warned the conference that it could take as long as nine months to get ships moving, supply chains functioning, and production back on track after a cease-fire.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The fact that all the functioning parts are of infinitesimal size adds to the miracle.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson