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functioning

[fuhngk-shuh-ning] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
active
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Antonyms
STRONGEST




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The other bonus tracks are more reflective, essentially functioning as a post-mortem on her love life.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The way to do it is to talk about the costs of America not functioning the way we promised.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

But the not-working group had been functioning quite well, at least as a charade for delay and obfuscation.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Another spot that would make for an enjoyable birthday celebration is Highland Park Bowl, the oldest functioning bowling alley in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“We can’t send the last functioning Glitchers our nation has back to the past to hunt for explosives,” he said.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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