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inward

[in-werd] / ˈɪn wərd /




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The researchers estimate that this field was stronger than Earth's magnetic field today and may have helped move primordial material inward as the young sun formed.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026

When Germany's finances are in trouble and the country turns inward because of a political crisis, the knock-on effect beyond its borders can be considerable.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Herzog’s adventurous spirit has led him to explore the furthest reaches of the globe, but also inward to map the strangest recesses of the heart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Decoder Ring, Slate’s podcast about cracking cultural mysteries, turns its investigatory powers inward to explore what exactly a “podcast” is these days, as more and more shows pivot from audio to video.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

Battered, its reputation deeply dented, the CIA looked inward.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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