functioning
Example Sentences
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"These are not isolated cases -- this is simply the way the system is functioning," Hadhazy told AFP.
From Barron's
The shift is largely attributed to the nation’s improving growth potential in the post-pandemic era, and the smoother functioning of the wage-price cycle.
“Given that pressure on inflation originates externally, the first priority should be to provide targeted liquidity support to preserve orderly market functioning.”
As a result, these insects can tolerate higher levels of cold-related stress and continue functioning in conditions that would overwhelm most species.
From Science Daily
It has become an entry point for young Americans seeking quick dopamine, packaged as entertainment but functioning as a behavioral trap.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
