- present participle of function.
functioning
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But they also had to protect their staff and keep their embassies functioning.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
RNA plays several important roles in keeping cells functioning.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Under this hypothesis, changes in memory and thinking are not necessarily signs that the brain is functioning less effectively.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 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
The only sign o£ anything functioning is the flashing orange button.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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