Example Sentences

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We don’t really know when the city will be functioning again.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2021

There will be functioning computers there, and hopefully some structured classes on using them to boot.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2020

"I doubt that the 30-inch stove that replaced it will be functioning in 2072," she says.

From US News • Sep. 27, 2016

The hospital will be functioning by the end of the month.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2014

A news story should go out tomorrow that the organization is formed and will be functioning next week—this to prevent others from invading this fine prospect.

From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by Harney, George S.