functional
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Lee had to make sure her left hand, among other body parts, was functional and that her balance and movement bounced back.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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
Some have since been worked into functional items, with his giant tape measure becoming a coffee table and a big plug turned into a cupboard.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
An exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia juxtaposes the functional yet beautiful designs of the religious sect with contemporary works inspired by its creations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
“At being with you and being a normal human being with, like, minimally functional conversational skills. I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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