- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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However, Atak was seen during 90 minutes of aerial footage to be piloting the vessel using its one remaining functioning engine, the court heard.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Two people of the same chronological age can differ considerably in cardiovascular health, metabolism, inflammation, and other measures of how well the body is functioning.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 16, 2026
Bessent this week kicked off a series of bigger buybacks of long-dated Treasurys with the aim to keep the world’s biggest debt market functioning smoothly and stabilizing long-end rates.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026
They understood that functioning markets weren’t an abstraction but rather part of the nation’s confidence, stability and daily life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
To see my solution working, functioning, on the screen.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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