function

Example Sentences

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SpaceX plans to launch up to 1 million satellites, meant to function as data centers, over an undetermined period of time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"This also affects the islands' attitude towards politics: They approach it pragmatically instead of ideologically, simply wanting the country to function well," the analyst explained.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The reason is that the sport’s fancy new automated ball-strike system couldn’t function without it—which means that the days of players embellishing their heights for posterity are officially over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Newman said the class action was not about arguing Rightmove should not exist, as it has "an important function in the property market".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I use the camera function on my cell phone to watch her get situated and slip on her earbuds.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith