soul-searching

Example Sentences

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By late 2022, the tech market in the doldrums, he retreated from public appearances, and underwent a period of soul-searching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

There will be questions and soul-searching about these horrifying disclosures in the weeks, months and years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Howe admitted this month that he was not doing his job "well enough" as he embarked on a period of soul-searching.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Yes, according to career coaches, though it requires some soul-searching, planning for what’s next and, frankly, sucking it up.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

King’s advisors argued and pleaded with him, but he was done soul-searching.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge