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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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When the scheme began in 15 schools in 2015, it was much more functional.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Edison confirmed that Woods’s invention was real and functional.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

This rocking chair is equal parts dramatic and functional, featuring a stacked cylinder back, rocker frame and arm rests in a black glossy finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“The functional area flagged by most customers as ground-zero for AI-driven headcount reductions was customer support, resulting in some seat growth risk in ServiceNow’s CSM segment,” wrote analyst Karl Keirstead.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

She could feel the sleeplessness starting to unravel her brain like a kitten with a blanket, pulling at important threads until it wasn’t even functional anymore.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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