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Functions such as attention, perception, memory, language, and reasoning have each been linked to specific brain networks, and scientists have typically studied these systems separately.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Functions and trigonometry came easily, but the basics gave him trouble.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Functions that are performed by a single column of the mammalian cortex require the communication of separate brain nuclei.

From Scientific American • Jul. 6, 2023

Functions are thrown in alternative spaces like barbershops, churches and car garages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Functions of the proposed Central Board of Police.—Specification of the Trades to be regulated and licenced.—The advantages likely to result from the adoption of the Plan.

From A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis Containing a Detail of the Various Crimes and Misdemeanors by which Public and Private Property and Security are, at Present, Injured and Endangered: and Suggesting Remedies for their Prevention by Colquhoun, Patrick