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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It is described as an epic crime series about the most powerful gangster in history to ever turn state’s evidence and an in-depth look at the inner workings of the Mafia.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
World Peace, who retired from the NBA in 2017 after his second stint with the Lakers, pursued his master’s degree and enrolled in digital analytics classes at UCLA after his playing career, determined to understand the inner workings of private equity and finance.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The department is currently undergoing a climate assessment to look at the inner workings of the DNR and its leadership, and Evers said not having a secretary isn't impacting that process.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
These videos, obtained by hackers, reveal tactics promoted by Tate and his associates to manipulate and control women, providing a rare look into the inner workings of his $8,000 a year subscription network.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
World Peace, who retired from the NBA in 2017 after his second stint with the Lakers, pursued his master’s degree and enrolled in digital analytics classes at UCLA after his playing career, determined to understand the inner workings of private equity and finance.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The department is currently undergoing a climate assessment to look at the inner workings of the DNR and its leadership, and Evers said not having a secretary isn't impacting that process.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
These videos, obtained by hackers, reveal tactics promoted by Tate and his associates to manipulate and control women, providing a rare look into the inner workings of his $8,000 a year subscription network.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Inner workings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20workings. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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