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nonfunctioning



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The complaint alleges Cloudera routed U.S. worker applications to a nonfunctioning email address for at least nine months.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

The company said its cars treat nonfunctioning traffic lights as four-way stops, but the added caution worsened congestion, prompting the decision.

From Barron's Dec. 22, 2025

“It has become just a nonfunctioning mess,” Jordan Lynch said of the school board.

From Washington Times Nov. 5, 2023

They’re worried about mold in their rooms, nonfunctioning elevators and piles of trash that build up in the hallways.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2023

An empty bag of Goldfish crackers on the desk, next to a nonfunctioning Curious George alarm clock, my laptop, and a plastic robotic arm.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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