had functioned
- past perfect of function.
Example Sentences
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The report noted deteriorating liquidity in the Treasury market, but said that overall it had functioned smoothly over the last few months.
From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2022
The paper, for much of its existence, had functioned as journalistic laughingstock; Otis helped transform it into a Pulitzer Prize-winning media organization with bureaus around the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
Something that had functioned as money abruptly ceased to do so.
From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
Some of the trucks, which had functioned as snow-plow vehicles in the winter, were also destroyed.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2020
We had been kept in detention and had functioned without our lawyers for more than five months.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
