functioning

Example Sentences

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But it’s an honor to be a part of this and to be alive and to be functioning and remembering, and it’s a moment of history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

"He found that my nerves weren't functioning properly. It wasn't very enjoyable, but I spent a couple of weeks with him, and it really, really helped."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

According to the researchers, the results highlight how a mechanism that initially aims to protect the brain may eventually contribute to ongoing damage when it stops functioning properly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

Kids under the age of 10 with a high amount of daily screen time face significant developmental repercussions like irritability, a lack of executive functioning, poor sleep, and, critically, poor social and emotional competence.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

All the men had made the request repeatedly during processing, and had been told that there were no phones functioning.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers