malfunctioning

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Some have even highlighted that a briefly malfunctioning space toilet cost about $23 million.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

To do so, Reddick had to overcome a malfunctioning battery and a large deficit in the final 50 laps.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

A "closed-loop" water cooling system, which works a bit like a car radiator and does not require regular refills, prevents them from malfunctioning.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

These molecules push cancer cells into apoptosis -- the body's natural process for safely removing damaged or malfunctioning cells.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

A malfunctioning gauge in the torus had shown a sudden drop in pressure.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland