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is functioning

  • present progressive
    of function (3rd person singular).
    function
    noun
    the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.

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The U.S. energy system is functioning efficiently, helping forestall a global economic crisis that could hit hard at home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

If federal habeas review is functioning properly, prisoners with innocence claims should prefer it over compassionate release; the latter reduces the sentence, but keeps the conviction intact.

From Slate ● May 29, 2026

Researchers observed the same trend in a longitudinal metabolomic analysis, which follows people over time and uses advanced blood testing to examine hundreds of tiny molecules that reflect how the body is functioning.

From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026

The taxi booking app is functioning and I can access state media.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

“The machine is functioning normally. Reception excellent. Am carrying out observations of the earth. Visibility good. I can see the clouds. I can see everything. It’s beautiful!”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin