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
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
This early prototype represents the closest progress so far toward building a fully functional quantum battery.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
People tried to defy orders and merge themselves into the functional lines, but without any of the finesse that I would have brought to the endeavor.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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