were functioning
- past progressive of function.
Example Sentences
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The firm said three nuclear reactors operating in the region at the time were functioning normally.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Do we have any insight into how their content-moderation operations were functioning around this video?
From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2025
Six hydrants were functioning but needed water to be turned on at a nearby valve, while 186 hydrants did not require repairs despite being tagged as potentially damaged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025
He said there were still 1,300 buildings in London with fire safety issues and that it was the responsibility of their owners to make sure their safety systems were functioning properly.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2024
Powered by adrenaline, his senses were functioning at their peak.
From The Runaway Asteroid by Cooper, Michael D., [pseud.]
