inner workings

plural noun

: the parts (of something) that are only known by the people who work on it

He wanted to experience the inner workings of the political campaign.

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Bands have their own inner workings and are a relationship. —

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2024 Consider sturdy players with heavier cases that will cushion the inner workings when unexpected tumbles occur. —

Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 Di Chiara refused to provide a description of the issues, citing statutes that say documents on the inner workings of election systems are confidential. —

Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024 His superb 2009 documentary The September Issue pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Vogue magazine, as orchestrated by the indomitable Anna Wintour. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inner workings

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