- 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
It may also be essential for keeping mitochondria functioning and ensuring cells have enough energy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
This second wave of dramatic change has led in just the last few months to a reappraisal of how world trade is functioning and how it is going to be managed.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Medical research has only rather recently turned to the functioning of the individual cell in producing the energy that is the indispensable quality of life.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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