1
as in inner
situated farther in
somehow grave robbers hadn't managed to locate and enter the internal chambers of the Egyptian tomb
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as in interior
of or relating to the mind
the never-ending internal monologue of the novel's main character
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Trending Nationally Halted research, disciplined doctors: internal audit finds Kaiser ignored patient protections in Northern California study
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
Produced annually by the park’s internal teams, including some working entertainment industry members, on an active back lot using props from the largest collection in the industry, the highly immersive event has not only seen interest skyrocket in the last decade.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
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Researchers at Cornell University have been working on batteries that can 'flow' through the internal structures of robots, kind of like how blood in humans' veins powers our bodies.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
This back-and-forth internal monologue plays out through her forthcoming third LP, A Complicated Woman (due April 25).
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
Produced annually by the park’s internal teams, including some working entertainment industry members, on an active back lot using props from the largest collection in the industry, the highly immersive event has not only seen interest skyrocket in the last decade.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Cornell University View 4 Images View gallery - 4 images
Researchers at Cornell University have been working on batteries that can 'flow' through the internal structures of robots, kind of like how blood in humans' veins powers our bodies.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
This back-and-forth internal monologue plays out through her forthcoming third LP, A Complicated Woman (due April 25).
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
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Condor, whose personal background aligns closely with that of her character, is spot-on as the dedicated professional whose straight-talking ways help Brockman unlock his inner hero.—
Richard Kuipers,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The dress has an inner lining to protect lines from showing through.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The shell easily wicks away moisture, while the interior traps body heat.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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The purse itself has two interior pockets, comes in multiple colors, and is on sale in white, black, and brown.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
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13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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Where to watch: In theaters ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ (March 7) The psychological thriller stars Geoffery Rush as a partially paralyzed stroke patient at a retirement home and John Lithgow as the sadistic resident terrorizing him with a dementia doll.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Advocates for noncitizens worry about the psychological and emotional costs that come from hiding.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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