functioned
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Now, researchers have uncovered evidence that the structures may have functioned as a sophisticated navigation system, allowing an ancient animal to interpret Earth's magnetic field much like a map.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some tech-savvy investors built custom sets of agents that functioned like mini money managers, crunching numbers and monitoring the market like a team of analysts at a hedge fund.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
At first, the account functioned like a group chat for local surfers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
While the estate's network of tracks functioned as a fire break in some locations, in other areas strong winds helped high flames jump the gap.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Most of the time I functioned on autopilot and moved through my schedule with practiced determination.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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