dysfunction

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Recent Examples of dysfunction If either future president presides over a divided Congress, expect epic gridlock and dysfunction in Washington. Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Wired’s report of poor working conditions are the latest signs of dysfunction at America PAC. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 31 Oct. 2024 The reason for this dysfunction is just as obvious: Dallas has old, withered talent at the running back position (thanks, Jerry Jones), which has led to a league-worst minus-130 rushing yards over expected. Jesse Reed, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Briefly, this index adds up all the adverse events – including forms of neglect, abuse or other household dysfunction – an individual experienced during childhood into a single cumulative score. Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dysfunction 

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“Dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dysfunction. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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