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  • present tense form of function (3rd person singular).

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Many of them contain active ingredients which can have a biological effect on skin cells, therefore changing how the skin functions.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He also expects Apple to launch an independent Siri app that functions similarly to other AI apps by acting as an “interface for text, voice, and attachments.”

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

One of GLP-1's major functions is slowing gastric emptying, which is the rate at which food leaves the stomach.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Data center operators have for years resisted the idea, arguing that many data center functions are core to critical industries such as health and finance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s remarkable how a stereotype functions as an actual trap.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama



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