Example Sentences

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North Korea placed Earth observation satellites into orbit in 2012 and 2016, but there is no proof that either satellite has been functioning.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2023

“The facility was opened the next day and has been functioning normally,” Gomes said.

From The Verge • Dec. 29, 2021

Amy Blondin, spokeswoman of state Health Care Authority, said the program has been functioning with money redistributed from other states.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2017

Metro has been functioning under an interim chief executive since Richard Sarles retired as general manager 10 months ago.

From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2015

After all, The Brain has been functioning for quite some time.

From The Brain by Blade, Alexander