inward

Example Sentences

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But where other artists might have spiraled, White and his compatriots transcended, turning inward while also looking to the stars.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Unlocking it all would be a boon for the economy, although less than the benefits of broad sanctions relief, which would generate export revenue, permit inward investment and allow access to technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Here, she turns that same archival rigor inward on her own family’s immigrant story, as unsparing as it is tender.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

As the young planet moved inward, the ice would have evaporated, leaving behind the thick atmosphere seen today.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The boys dived under tables just as the double doors and the brick wall they were mounted to exploded inward, destroyed by the force of the giant, furry platypus beast barreling inside.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles