inward

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But where other artists might have spiraled, White and his compatriots transcended, turning inward while also looking to the stars.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Unlocking it all would be a boon for the economy, although less than the benefits of broad sanctions relief, which would generate export revenue, permit inward investment and allow access to technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Interactions between the magnetic field and the gas remove angular momentum from the pair, allowing the two objects to spiral inward and form a binary system within a realistic timescale.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Here, she turns that same archival rigor inward on her own family’s immigrant story, as unsparing as it is tender.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The old dark eyes grew fixed, and their light turned inward on the years that were living in Gitano’s head.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck