inward
Example Sentences
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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
"Phobos' orbit is dynamically very special; it is very close to Mars, slowly spiraling inward, and will eventually be disrupted or impact Mars," says Haser.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 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
The warmth ran up his sleeves and down over his ribs inside his shirt and soaked inward through his whole body.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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