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Some have even highlighted that a briefly malfunctioning space toilet cost about $23 million.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

To do so, Reddick had to overcome a malfunctioning battery and a large deficit in the final 50 laps.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

A "closed-loop" water cooling system, which works a bit like a car radiator and does not require regular refills, prevents them from malfunctioning.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Ongoing research is working to untangle how proteins, inflammation, neural signaling, and malfunctioning brain cells contribute to these disorders.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

I progressed well for the first few days, until my kidneys started malfunctioning.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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