functioned
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Others have argued that the 364-day system was never intended for everyday use and functioned only as an idealized religious framework.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
It functioned as a musical chairs of sorts, in which the contestants switched partners until the music was paused, and a couple was announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 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
Her mind functioned like a wooden mind, her body moved crookedly like a badly operated marionette, but she went steadily about her business.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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