functioned
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They combined molecular data with measurements of how the plants functioned under realistic environmental conditions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Coxon lived in London at the Newspeak House, a self-described independent residential college that functioned as both a co-living space and event venue where young people gathered to discuss technology and politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 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
Near the lower edge of town I located the Khumbu Lodge, pushed aside the blanket that functioned as a front door, and found my teammates drinking lemon tea around a table in the corner.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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