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dysfunctional

[dis-fuhngk-shuh-nl] / dɪsˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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Numerous journalists, led by the Journal’s Allysia Finley, quote leading oncologists decrying the absurd and dysfunctional process that led to the FDA’s decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

If the U.S. healthcare system is dysfunctional, then the long-term-care situation is a complete and utter disaster.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

In obesity, fat tissue becomes enlarged and dysfunctional.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

To make the system less dysfunctional, California could restrict localities from blocking transit, just like it did with housing, Schank said, on the basis it is a critical need.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The painting of the dysfunctional family in front of me begins to move—pointing and laughing at me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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