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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Distilling these intricate inner workings in a singular visual form can help get everyone on the same page and better able to work together toward a common goal.
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William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
But music got to be my safe space to explore those inner workings.
—Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjusting to the inner workings of the offense and defense under coach Charles Lee on the fly has been challenging, but not something White can’t handle.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The course teaches students about the inner workings of the music industry.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
But music got to be my safe space to explore those inner workings.
—Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjusting to the inner workings of the offense and defense under coach Charles Lee on the fly has been challenging, but not something White can’t handle.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The course teaches students about the inner workings of the music industry.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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 1 Apr. 2026.
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