functional
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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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