inner workings

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DeepSeek's systems are open-source -- meaning their inner workings are public, allowing programmers to customise parts of the software to suit their needs.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

As a result, the crisis "has thrown a proverbial wrench into the inner workings of the aviation fuel markets", it said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

CFOs are uniquely placed to understand the inner workings of their companies, Graham said, since it is their job to keep watch on how company resources are being deployed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

At the time, the Times spoke with six people with knowledge of the department’s inner workings who largely corroborated her claims about Bohn’s conduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Now you know I don’t know much about the inner workings of girl-folk — but I did realize that anything that could bring those two together had to have some pretty powerful voodoo to it.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick