Milton Friedman

Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens from crimes against themselves or their property.

American Economist

Frank Shamrock

My first fighting team was my brother, and I learned that I came from a community where your team was your family. We functioned as a unit. You helped as many people as you could, because they would help you.

American Mixed Martial Artist

Meryl Streep

I know movies are a function of our dream world. And when you project yourself on screen, it's easier to project yourself into what you were, not what you are.

American Actress

Ghostface Killah

All this could go tomorrow, and I would still know how to function, because I never had nothing before. I went through the struggle - it was a rough life.

American Musician

Billie Eilish

I don't know how to function without music. When I'm not making it, I'm listening to it. It gives me courage and takes care of my mind.

American Singer

Soren Kierkegaard

The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.

Danish Philosopher

Frederick Wiseman

Anybody whose mind is functioning at all can't be content with the way the world works.

American Director

Wolfgang Tillmans

Books have this function that help me to understand the work I've done, to wrap it up.

German Photographer

Sharad Pawar

It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the House functions.

Indian Politician

Hilary Farr

Most importantly, I strive for function above all in every house.

British Designer

Objects or people can have more than one function depending on the context.

Interchangeable Roles

Some functions might not be immediately apparent and require explanation.

Not Always Obvious

Function can refer to conceptual roles as well as physical actions.

Beyond Physical

The word 'function' can be used for both formal occasions and casual gatherings.

Formality Variance

The meaning of 'function' shifts depending on whether it's individual attendance or hosting.

Context-Driven Use

Mathematical functions may involve different types of quantities, like shapes or sets.

Not Always Numbers

Functions in math can represent real-world relationships, such as speed and time.

Real-Life Models

When something functions, it meets the expectations of its role or design.

General Effectiveness

Functioning doesn't always mean perfect performance; it can work with minor issues.

Not Quite Perfect

In biology, a function often refers to life-sustaining activities or processes.

Biological Roles

The function of a body part may depend on or affect other parts within an organism.

System Interdependence

 under the radar and then almost certainly going to be happening there with wildcat and an ecosystem isn't really a fully functioning system until you've got every cog component back in place and bear in mind in the uk that we have completely sterilized our countryside for years and years and years putting back as much we can is so important so putting the wildcat back in

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 strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it is that the latter requires fine motor skills, which are controlled in both hemispheres of the brain. It also combines the linguistic and mathematical precision,

How playing an...

 administrator who couldn't believe they gave her the job once she got there she found out the hiring committee had come directly from a wine function she said AHA they were drunk or maybe you've said if I can do it how hard can it be I actually heard he got a if I can get a

Thinking your way out of...

 "It has multiple functions." But, you see, there are things we're enthralled to in education. A couple of examples. One of them is the idea of that it starts here and you go through a track and if you do everything right, you will end up set for the rest of your life.

Bring on the learning...

 This neglect is often the result of a major misunderstanding. Sleep isn't lost time, or just a way to rest when all our important work is done. Instead, it's a critical function, during which your body balances and regulates its vital systems, affecting respiration

The benefits of a good...

 These procedures reestablish circulation to the cardiac muscle, restoring heart function. Heart attack treatment is advancing, but prevention is vital. Genetics and lifestyle factors both affect your risk. And the good news is that you can change your lifestyle.

What happens during a...

 Adrenaline causes your heart to beat faster and raises your blood pressure, over time causing hypertension. Cortisol can also cause the endothelium, or inner lining of blood vessels, to not function normally. Scientists now know that this is an early step

How stress affects your...

 to switch between languages triggered more activity in, and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role in executive function, problem solving, switching between tasks,

The benefits of a...

 what then having said what you just said what is the function of music um what is the function of music I think uh I feel like I should have a really good answer for this but somehow I felt so feel like

Turning Sound Into...

 and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. No matter what, getting the right amount of liquid makes a world of difference in how you'll feel, think, and function day to day.