workings

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Or is it simply about “trauma and the mysterious workings of the unconscious,” as New York Times critic Beatrice Loayza says?

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

He’s part of a small group of exorcist influencers, Catholic priests who draw their own independent followings from the internet by promising to let the public in on the darkest workings of the devil.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Taken together, they give a rare level of insight into the workings of government.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Observing gamma rays from supernovae will give us a new way to explore their inner workings."

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Meanwhile, in her role of unhappy helper but obedient daughter, Shirley had become quite adept with tools and familiar with the inner workings of the old house.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord