functioning

Example Sentences

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This system oxygenated the blood, removed carbon dioxide, and supported circulation, allowing the heart and other organs to continue functioning even though the patient had no lungs.

From Science Daily

The stage puts a spotlight on smack-talk skills, functioning like a gym where wrestlers work out their character muscles, polish their submission holds and perfect their trash-talking chops in front of a panel of judges.

From Los Angeles Times

And because of the very fragile nature of qubits, they need a lot of hardware to keep them functioning.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Rufus has lived there since 2016 and wanted to keep its original character intact. He has updated it over the years to be a functioning home while also having lots of creative and inspirational energy.”

From MarketWatch

“Any returning soldier with half a functioning brain could figure it out, I’m sure.”

From Literature