function
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This loss of function may be one of the underlying causes of muscle wasting and reduced regeneration in older adults.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
No matter how unparalleled the form, it still must follow function.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
It also can slow the loss of lung function.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
IG analyst Fabien Yip said: "Unless paired with a genuine shift in BoJ policy, intervention will continue to function as a circuit-breaker rather than a cure for yen weakness."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
What were genes made of, and how did they function?
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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Instead, it is made from proteins designed to reproduce important functions of the natural proteins involved in enamel development during infancy.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
IBM’s mainframes, servers and software are no less dominant in the core functions of insurance companies, banks, airlines and other members of the Fortune 500.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Our system only functions if citizens vote for who we wish to represent us and hold those representing us accountable for defending our constitutional rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"While camels remain the livestock herders' last line of defence against the desert, the unprecedented intensity of current heatwaves directly threatens their vital functions, turning this historically resilient animal into a climate victim," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
After several decades of research, I have developed a set of functions for music that takes into account the role of neurology and physiology as well as culture in its relationship to music.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Married to the legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee until his death in 2014, Quinn has functioned, at least since the 1980s, as the self-appointed spokeswoman of the nation’s permanent political establishment.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Our vertebral column has evolved little from our four-legged, quadrupedal tree-dwelling ancestors, where it functioned primarily as a flexible beam for smooth movement from branch to branch, while also protecting the spinal cord.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
In another lawsuit, he claimed an arcade rigged its claw machines against players, alleging it functioned as “a casino for children.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
They were also building out an empire, and that empire functioned by top-down tyrannical rule.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 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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What’s more, staying hydrated helps flush toxins, keeps organs functioning optimally and thins mucus, making it easier for lungs to stay clear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
They said this could represent a “crunch point” ahead of the winter heating season; however, as that’s a few months away, there are still enough supplies for economies to keep on functioning relatively normally.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Research has linked synchronized movement with social bonding and increased pain thresholds, while studies of dance and movement therapy have found benefits for depression, anxiety and interpersonal functioning.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Committee chair Baroness Taylor of Bolton said the move was a "practical solution" that would ensure the "continued effective functioning of the House".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
In his functioning ear, in the radio, in the air.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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