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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Vance is part of a small circle of senior administration officials who Trump turns to for advice on major decisions, according to several sources with knowledge of the inner workings of the West Wing.
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Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Handmade in Japan, Akoni styles often feature titanium, plus proprietary hinges, screws, side shields, and adjustable temples that echo the intricate inner workings of timepieces.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Marrone cautions that controlling mussels in pipes, the inner workings of boats and other water infrastructure is doable.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Handmade in Japan, Akoni styles often feature titanium, plus proprietary hinges, screws, side shields, and adjustable temples that echo the intricate inner workings of timepieces.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Marrone cautions that controlling mussels in pipes, the inner workings of boats and other water infrastructure is doable.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 2025.
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