- present participle of function.
functioning
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Nevertheless, it offers a new perspective on how physical activity influences the nervous system that keeps the heart functioning.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
But they also had to protect their staff and keep their embassies functioning.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
"I was no longer functioning like a proper human being," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Oligodendrocytes have traditionally been regarded as beneficial because they help keep nerve fibers insulated and functioning properly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Then imagine the skill required to isolate this particle, to take it apart and analyze its components and determine their highly complex functioning.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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