1
as in interior
situated farther in
an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
kept his inner life private
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Recent Examples of inner
Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Practice regular self-care: Engage in activities that bring you joy or reconnect with your inner child.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
End up between the inner and outer tubs, especially if the washer is overloaded—once there, those socks are gone for good.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In between the longer shoulder buttons along the Joy-Con's inner edge (SL and SR) and a new central connector port, eagle-eyed viewers noticed what looks suspiciously like the optical sensor that sits on the bottom of practically every mouse these days.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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The document lays bare much of Smith’s inner thoughts on how to approach the case, how to go about charging Trump, how to respond to threats and how to handle charges against his co-conspirators.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Practice regular self-care: Engage in activities that bring you joy or reconnect with your inner child.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
End up between the inner and outer tubs, especially if the washer is overloaded—once there, those socks are gone for good.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In between the longer shoulder buttons along the Joy-Con's inner edge (SL and SR) and a new central connector port, eagle-eyed viewers noticed what looks suspiciously like the optical sensor that sits on the bottom of practically every mouse these days.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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On the interior, dark rosewood floors, silk curtains, polished columns, and a metallic finish throughout bring the wow factor, alongside a statement elevator, wellness center, sun deck DJ station, and owner’s deck with a helipad and large skylight.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Trump's pick for interior secretary, is a former software company executive who ran a brief campaign for president in 2024.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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An Egyptian official said an Israeli delegation from the military and Israel's Shin Bet internal security agency arrived Friday in Cairo to discuss the reopening of the crossing.—
SAMY MAGDY,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The approval ends days of intense internal politics, with several members of the government publicly opposing the deal's approval and threatening to quit the government in order to stop its passage.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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This revealed that the within-subjects standard deviation was on average nearly eight times higher than the corresponding between-subjects standard deviation.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2018
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Cream blush will give you that lit-from-within glow.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
23 Nov. 2022
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Following Monday's inauguration, an immediate renovation of former President Joe Biden's Oval Office was nearly completed, according to the Wall Street Journal, who reported an inside look into the revamps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Here’s an inside look at some 125 notable visitors who made a trip to Trump’s Winter White House since the election.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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