inner workings

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DeepSeek's systems are open-source -- meaning their inner workings are public, allowing programmers to customise parts of the software to suit their needs.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

As a result, the crisis "has thrown a proverbial wrench into the inner workings of the aviation fuel markets", it said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

CFOs are uniquely placed to understand the inner workings of their companies, Graham said, since it is their job to keep watch on how company resources are being deployed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"We should appreciate the delicate inner workings of the ecosystems we might disturb and aim to preserve the balance," Hermes said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Applying some of the vocabulary and concepts from above will help you begin to discern some of the inner workings of music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin