functioning

Example Sentences

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Grief layered itself over everything, but we kept the children steady and the house functioning.

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

"These are not isolated cases -- this is simply the way the system is functioning," Hadhazy told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

It has become an entry point for young Americans seeking quick dopamine, packaged as entertainment but functioning as a behavioral trap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He finally thinks I’m a fully functioning umbrella.

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