functioned
Example Sentences
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The change marks a shift in how the immigration system has functioned for decades, and will affect immigrants in the country illegally as well as foreign professionals sponsored by U.S. companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I barely understood it — to me, it functioned like a random madness machine.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Instead, Gallrein simply functioned as an anthropomorphized biography.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
In those cases, one side functioned mainly as a striking platform while the opposite side was prepared to produce sharp flakes.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
The school’s administrative offices functioned as a makeshift town hall.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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