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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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This, of course, has its own nuances, but being a functional adult means learning to measure your own integrity.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

His style itself illustrates the rugged individualism of “Western functional art.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

He says Gen Z is price-sensitive but willing to pay more if the drink feels special, larger, or functional.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

“That’s not how a functional city should operate.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

She rested, letting her lungs became fully functional.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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