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as in close
closely acquainted
he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet
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Recent Examples of inward
According to Antell, the call for inward transparency, and the need for filmmakers to seek legal input, is designed to protect filmmakers.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
An inward turn has accompanied these growing divides.
—Charles A. Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
Rather than resisting the public’s call for an inward turn, Trump amplified it, promising to free the U.S. government from its foreign burdens and focus its attention and resources on the home front.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
Whereas a molecule in the bulk liquid experiences cohesive forces with other molecules in all directions, one at the surface of a liquid only experiences net inward cohesive forces.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2024
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
An inward turn has accompanied these growing divides.
—Charles A. Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
Rather than resisting the public’s call for an inward turn, Trump amplified it, promising to free the U.S. government from its foreign burdens and focus its attention and resources on the home front.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
Whereas a molecule in the bulk liquid experiences cohesive forces with other molecules in all directions, one at the surface of a liquid only experiences net inward cohesive forces.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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Even as a child, Lila possessed a strange, quasi-supernatural inner force that emerged in moments of rebuke or fear.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ask Questions To Build Inner Intelligence Honing skills that breed inner intelligence is key in today’s world, regardless of where you or your teams are located.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ballot recounts are scheduled Tuesday for two close Ramsey County races.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the face of tragedy, the armor protecting her interior fragility comes undone, and the same intense force of will that may or may not have exploded a copper pot or ignited fire to a poster directs itself inward.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This extraordinary boutique event series offers a rare opportunity to experience intimate performances and captivating narratives from some of the world's most celebrated and talented songwriters.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Turkey can remain pink even after cooking to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Helly Hansen’s two-layer LIFA merino tech, which sandwiches an internal synthetic layer with an external merino layer, allows folks who are wool-sensitive to experience the material’s benefits.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The setup and relationship dynamics are familiar, but what sets this story apart is that Ranma is a boy whose body turns into a girl’s when doused with cold water because of a mishap during a training trip with his father (hot water turns him back).Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
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The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race.Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Leonel Talavera and her opponent, Vanesa Estrella, are locked in a tight race for Area 5.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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