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inward

[in-werd] / ˈɪn wərd /




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When Germany's finances are in trouble and the country turns inward because of a political crisis, the knock-on effect beyond its borders can be considerable.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Once contraction begins, this network tightens inward and then returns to its original configuration.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

Decoder Ring, Slate’s podcast about cracking cultural mysteries, turns its investigatory powers inward to explore what exactly a “podcast” is these days, as more and more shows pivot from audio to video.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

But the company has also looked inward at its use of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Bolverkr said nothing, but he blew gently into the hole, and this time he saw the chips of rock blow inward.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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