functioning

Example Sentences

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Clinics must have trained staff, protective equipment, lab support and functioning supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"I wasn't happy. I knew my body wasn't functioning properly and I wasn't prepared to just put up with it," she said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

If federal habeas review is functioning properly, prisoners with innocence claims should prefer it over compassionate release; the latter reduces the sentence, but keeps the conviction intact.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Investors see rising outlet numbers, rising transaction volumes, and evidence that China’s consumer economy is still functioning.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Luke thought he was repeating everything he said two or three times, but that was okay, because Luke’s brain was functioning so slowly, he needed the extra help.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix