Examples of 'could function' in a sentence

Meaning of "could function"

The phrase 'could function' refers to the ability or potential of something or someone to operate or work properly. It indicates that there is a possibility or capability for functioning, but it does not guarantee or imply that it is currently in operation

How to use "could function" in a sentence

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There is no way he could function as a human being again.
Viewpoints and also recommendations could function.
This assistance could function in a number of ways.
It gave light so that the temple could function.
These reactors could function on a nanoliter scale.
Here is an example of how a voluntary taxation system could function.
None of these pieces could function in isolation.
I could function for a short distance.
That traversable wormholes could function as portals.
No society could function without the contribution of women.
I really wanted something that could function as a backpack.
So they could function independently.
Then it is very likely this vessel could function as a suture.
No society could function without information.
It is among the few windows that could function as an exit.

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No amino acid could function as a sole nitrogen source.
To the point where humanitarian organizations could function effectively.
This design could function in autorotation.
It is hard to imagine how else a decent society could function.
And how the system could function in practice.
It could function at the same time with web access.
Such pestivirus mutants could function as marker vaccines.
It could function in ways that normal curial congregations could not.
One in which he could function without the war.
But it would tell us whether or not she could function after.
That you could function in school.
It was incredible that anyone or anything could function in such a space.
She could function afterwards.
I do not think that any kitchen could function without it.
So she could function theoretically.
I have spent years developing ulysses so he could function in space alone.
And also it could function as an explosion.
It allows your immune system to regain energy so that it could function better.
An introvert who could function as an extrovert.
If it was not for our shop none of the other shops could function.
A relaxation oscillator could function as the capacitive touch sensor.
They could function as photoprotective filters and as antioxidants preventing accumulation of oxygen radicals.
It is unclear whether it could function if it was based on just one.
That could function if it were properly trained and motivated and led.
An international criminal court could function only as an adjunct to national courts.
Other estrogen metabolites as well as estradiol and estrone could function like estrogen.
America could function without importing any more oil in.
Indications are that these beings could function over a period of years.
The country could function effectively if these parties really wanted it to.
As if two separate entities that could function without one another.
This shell could function as either a shrapnel shell or high explosive projectile.
I can not imagine how a school could function without such kindness.
The owner could function the business alone or with other people.
I was away from the clinic and could function on my own schedule.
Such a system could function with an absolute minimum of acceptable risk to all involved.

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