functioning

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It’s a medicated but functioning limbo that Peet, in one of her best roles, conveys without the slightest trace of pity but with a coursing, wryly emotional intelligence that always reveals the sadness fueling it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Morgan analysts say may disrupt the smooth functioning of energy markets, raising the risk of reduced liquidity and bottlenecks in crude flows.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Participants also reported on their daily functioning and met regularly with clinicians.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Dow CEO Jim Fitterling warned the conference that it could take as long as nine months to get ships moving, supply chains functioning, and production back on track after a cease-fire.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

He finally thinks I’m a fully functioning umbrella.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson