inward

Example Sentences

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You want the straight side of each triangle to face outward while both triangles’ angled sides face inward toward each other.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

According to co author Brian Metzger of Columbia University, it is possible that two newly formed neutron stars could spiral inward and collide, producing a kilonova that emits gravitational waves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

This suggests they likely formed farther out and later migrated inward, since forming near the boundary would be extremely difficult.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

"You have to isolate your muscles and the noise around you... and really focus inward," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He told her often that the experience had changed her and made her so much more inward.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie