functioning

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It allows cells to keep functioning during intense physical activity or stress, which explains why creatine has become so popular in sports.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

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

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Even the distributor behind this very sequel, 20th Century Studios, was bought, chopped up and consolidated, now functioning as one of Disney’s many appendages.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

She added that a functioning immigration system would protect everyone, including those who seek to enter the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They had been headed for the emergency room at Beaverville Hospital but maybe the hospital wasn’t functioning.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret