- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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They understood that functioning markets weren’t an abstraction but rather part of the nation’s confidence, stability and daily life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
These detailed images allowed scientists to examine the structure of the heart as well as how effectively it was functioning.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
We planned to assess both generations across domains of emotional, social, and everyday functioning.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Last week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to get the Stormont government functioning properly with a budget.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
In his functioning ear, in the radio, in the air.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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