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as in close
closely acquainted
he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet
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Recent Examples of inward
But the inward focus also reflects China’s economic reality.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
White dwarfs are the type of stellar corpses that are left behind when stars with similar masses as the sun run out of hydrogen in their cores and can no longer generate the energy to support themselves against the inward push of their own gravity.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
The durable rubber outsole is perfect for everyday wear, and the shoe even helps correct pronation (aka the inward roll of your foot) to promote full-body alignment.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
As of now, his quiet, inward performance appears to have lost out to Ethan Hawke’s showier turn inBlue Moon.
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Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inward
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
White dwarfs are the type of stellar corpses that are left behind when stars with similar masses as the sun run out of hydrogen in their cores and can no longer generate the energy to support themselves against the inward push of their own gravity.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
The durable rubber outsole is perfect for everyday wear, and the shoe even helps correct pronation (aka the inward roll of your foot) to promote full-body alignment.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
As of now, his quiet, inward performance appears to have lost out to Ethan Hawke’s showier turn inBlue Moon.
—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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Each pillow has an outer and inner pillow, offering adaptable support for every type of sleeper.
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Quiet preparation steadies your strong inner drive.
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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Sometime before the murder Gonzalez was seen on surveillance video footage moving interior cameras.
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Andrew Coffman, an Atlanta employment discrimination and civil rights lawyer, has represented employees and employers and worked as an internal investigator for companies.
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His proposal had underscored the shaky autonomy of the civilian group, which has clashed with the police officers union, city leaders and former chiefs — not to mention internal strife between commissioners — in the decade since voters overwhelmingly approved its formation.
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito.
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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That was a fantastic finish into a tight window.
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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