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inward

[in-werd] / ˈɪn wərd /




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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

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

Coltrane’s account of her inward quest is simultaneously proto-Afrofuturist, transcendental and totally human.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The old dark eyes grew fixed, and their light turned inward on the years that were living in Gitano’s head.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck




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