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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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“This vote shows the momentum shifting,” said Will Cole, a podcaster and functional medicine practitioner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The collection yields a variety of frames, from sleek and minimalist to fashionable yet functional.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Cocoa extract did not produce a significant improvement in functional health scores across the study population as a whole.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Moss creates its own microclimates, just like we could build happy, functional teams, even in the midst of corporate dysfunction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Some people might call it a tree house, but that would insult its fortified and functional nature.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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