functioning as
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As 39 states move to restrict cellphones in classrooms, the Evo is doubling down on what made the TI-84 a staple in classrooms, functioning as a distraction-free device that fulfills academic math needs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
It is Exhibit A. A guarantee that demands this much luck, money, and endurance before a court will enforce it has not been functioning as a guarantee.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
"They are a sign of a healthy city. If you see a dearth of children, that rings alarm bells that a city is not functioning as it should," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
It has become an entry point for young Americans seeking quick dopamine, packaged as entertainment but functioning as a behavioral trap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
Winston-Salem’s Local 22 of the Food, Tobacco, Agricultural, and Allied Workers was a unique organization, with the union hall functioning as the center of a rich cultural and political community.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
