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inward

[in-werd] / ˈɪn wərd /




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Over time, the disk spirals inward, causing the wobble to speed up.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

Not only does this encourage inward investment to the U.S., but it creates competition for that capital between hyperscalers, with their ambitious capex proposals, and the Treasury Department with its hefty borrowing requirements.

From MarketWatch Jun. 19, 2026

When not looking backward, or inward to personal traumas, American novelists have turned their gaze to the uncertain future.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

That study described how "international inward migration for Northern Ireland is very much a euro-centric experience with a relatively limited pull on international migration from outside the EU".

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

With an inward sigh of relief Matthias swept up the packet of nuts.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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