- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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“Switzerland has a functioning debt brake, meaning its public debt is in no way comparable to that of other industrialised nations,” Commerzbank foreign exchange analyst Michael Pfister said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Below a certain threshold, services do not simply reach fewer people; they can stop functioning altogether, leaving those most at risk without the protection they need."
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Cooper said some developments had even featured "fake" weep vents, where decorative plastic pieces had been fitted instead of functioning openings.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
"Rapid alerts about missile and drone threats are essential - they save lives. This is critical civilian infrastructure... It is not a military target. It is essential to keeping everyday life functioning," Sybiha said.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
In his functioning ear, in the radio, in the air.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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