- present participle of function.
functioning
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Over time, severe cases may develop into cirrhosis, a condition in which extensive scarring prevents the liver from functioning properly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
"I was no longer functioning like a proper human being," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
This second wave of dramatic change has led in just the last few months to a reappraisal of how world trade is functioning and how it is going to be managed.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Oligodendrocytes have traditionally been regarded as beneficial because they help keep nerve fibers insulated and functioning properly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
She had been brought up to follow rules, to believe that the proper functioning of the world depended upon her compliance, and follow them—and believe—she did.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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