introspective
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But it’s poignantly introspective on tracks like “What Is Left to Say” and “I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Silverman said Meta's leadership seemed initially unsure how to respond to toxic content on the platform and there was a period of time when the company was "genuinely introspective".
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
In the former he proved compellingly contemplative and introspective, while in the latter he established an impressive arc, growing from unleashing unbounded, extroverted dimensions to embodying crumpled dejection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Housel: I hope they become more introspective and more willing to look in the mirror and ask what genuinely works for them, even if it’s totally different from what social media tells them to want.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026
But I see I am becoming unduly introspective, and in a rather morose sort of way at that.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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