- present participle of function.
functioning
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By the time the RSF seized the city in October 2025, the Saudi Hospital was the only functioning health facility left.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
RNA plays several important roles in keeping cells functioning.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
The researchers increased human fibronectin specifically in astrocytes, specialized support cells that help maintain the blood-brain barrier and keep the brain functioning properly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
By examining these different components, the team could identify changes in how the brain was functioning, including whether it remained unusually active during periods when it should have been resting.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
“The machine is functioning normally. Reception excellent. Am carrying out observations of the earth. Visibility good. I can see the clouds. I can see everything. It’s beautiful!”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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