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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The trailer for the new Hulu reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives was released on Wednesday and gave viewers a sneak peek at all the salacious drama surrounding the inner workings of this Utah community.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
Set inside the world of the genre and modern Nashville, Music Row will offer audiences a view into how the hits are made and the inner workings behind the genre’s biggest hits.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
The inner workings of the film industry were a consistent topic for the magazine whose documentation ended up formulating much of the visual language for Hollywood still widely in use today.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
As the moon and Pluto clash, interpersonal conflicts reflect your tumultuous inner workings.
—USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
Set inside the world of the genre and modern Nashville, Music Row will offer audiences a view into how the hits are made and the inner workings behind the genre’s biggest hits.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
The inner workings of the film industry were a consistent topic for the magazine whose documentation ended up formulating much of the visual language for Hollywood still widely in use today.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
As the moon and Pluto clash, interpersonal conflicts reflect your tumultuous inner workings.
—USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
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 11 Sep. 2024.
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