inner workings
plural noun
: the parts (of something) that are only known by the people who work on it
He wanted to experience the inner workings of the political campaign.
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But that doesn't guarantee that Tucker is playing pain-free right now, and who knows how different the inner workings of his swing might be compared to their usual high standard?
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
In my experience, fintechs do a great job of bringing together young, energetic and tech-savvy professionals with experienced hands who understand the inner workings of the traditional finance world.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Cha offers a compelling study of the inner workings of North Korea and the complex dynamics surrounding its potential unification with South Korea.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Inside a small tent at Chula Vista’s Lemon Festival, there are the inner workings of a certifiable lemonade-making assembly line.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
In my experience, fintechs do a great job of bringing together young, energetic and tech-savvy professionals with experienced hands who understand the inner workings of the traditional finance world.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Cha offers a compelling study of the inner workings of North Korea and the complex dynamics surrounding its potential unification with South Korea.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Inside a small tent at Chula Vista’s Lemon Festival, there are the inner workings of a certifiable lemonade-making assembly line.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inner workings
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“Inner workings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20workings. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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