functional
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Intel’s manufacturing yields—the ratio of functional chips to the maximum possible—in its newest chip-making process are too low.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The meetings typically take place in a bland but functional meeting room at the union headquarters building in Koreatown.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"The resources Meta is devoting to blocking these ads would be better spent improving user safety through functional tools to reduce problematic use and to detect and remove users under age 13," she added.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
An exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia juxtaposes the functional yet beautiful designs of the religious sect with contemporary works inspired by its creations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
We hardly have a functional hospital in our borders, or a passable road outside Kinshasa.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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