functioning

Example Sentences

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The story has already served its purpose for Pratt, functioning exactly as a reality TV storyline is supposed to.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

It contains 26 actions aimed at restoring Northern Ireland's semi-natural peatlands to functioning ecosystems by 2040, but highlights that "significant financial resources" will be needed.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Many of the proposals to meet this objective would undermine bank resilience, impede money market functioning, and, ultimately, threaten financial stability,” a published text of his remarks said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In lipodystrophy, the body lacks enough properly functioning fat tissue.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

It’s hard to be a fully functioning Arthur when your heart lives in four envelopes.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera