functioning

Example Sentences

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Free markets require a functioning pipeline of basic research.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The story has already served its purpose for Pratt, functioning exactly as a reality TV storyline is supposed to.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

“Plenty of functioning cities enforce their laws,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Researchers observed the same trend in a longitudinal metabolomic analysis, which follows people over time and uses advanced blood testing to examine hundreds of tiny molecules that reflect how the body is functioning.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

But there were also problems with his kidneys, which were not functioning properly.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady