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inward

[in-werd] / ˈɪn wərd /




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In fact, I think becoming a more intuitive cook often involves this kind of looking inward.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

Montgomerie argued Farage and Reform were at their best when they were more positive rather than "inward looking" and focused on "grievances."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

There’s something slightly disconcerting about seeing Golding’s austere, inward fictions placed alongside works operating in such different registers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Researchers compare this behavior to star clusters, where the most massive stars slowly migrate inward and lower mass stars move farther from the center.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

His shoulders turn inward with shyness and he watches the others carefully, as if he’s gauging what his own response should be.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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