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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This article is part of our Fast Lane Living series, examining the inner workings (practical and luxurious) of Formula One’s traveling circus.
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Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The plenum will be closely monitored by outsiders for clues about the inner workings of China’s opaque ruling Communist Party.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
Few understand the inner workings of the Eagles better than Kelce.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Though the platoon itself anchors the story, audiences also get to see a bit more about the inner workings of the Marines and Parris Island.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The plenum will be closely monitored by outsiders for clues about the inner workings of China’s opaque ruling Communist Party.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
Few understand the inner workings of the Eagles better than Kelce.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Though the platoon itself anchors the story, audiences also get to see a bit more about the inner workings of the Marines and Parris Island.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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