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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
Labour Together said the government should establish clear targets for inward migration based on an analysis of Britain’s economic needs and labor supply, which should prioritize economic migration that makes a positive fiscal contribution over the long term.
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Robert Olsen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Bruises can be any shape and are generally due to inward pressure from accidentally hitting a body part on something hard.
—Lindsey Ellefson, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
An intense or soulful read—a book by their favorite author, a book of poems by United States Poet Laureate Ada Limon, or The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab—will provide them with a deep, inward experience.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the company’s inward orientation is unlikely to make 2025 the year of its stellar return to global oil markets.
—Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Robert Olsen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Bruises can be any shape and are generally due to inward pressure from accidentally hitting a body part on something hard.
—Lindsey Ellefson, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
An intense or soulful read—a book by their favorite author, a book of poems by United States Poet Laureate Ada Limon, or The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab—will provide them with a deep, inward experience.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the company’s inward orientation is unlikely to make 2025 the year of its stellar return to global oil markets.
—Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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With a nylon exterior, double-down seans, and a cotton inner lining, Adidas rain jackets are 100% waterproof and comfortable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 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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That seems like the closest analogue to what DOGE was supposed to be.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Reese Witherspoon is setting the record straight on who her close friends are.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jones is an All-Pro interior lineman, edge George Karlaftis led the team with eight sacks and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton had 6½. Cornerback Trent McDuffie was a second-team All-Pro.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Here she’s finally clued into the interior worlds of those closest to her.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Cuisinart portable propane patio heater: $99 (Home Depot ) Check out this compact, portable tabletop patio heater from Cuisinart at Home Depot for more intimate dining set-ups.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Jason Isaacs says shooting intimate scenes for The White Lotus season 3 got hot - too hot.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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We were also impressed by the functionality of the zipper thigh vents, front fly zip, drop seat, and internal snow gaiter.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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An open web interface also allowed for full database control and privilege escalation, with internal API endpoints and keys available through the interface and common URL parameters.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The rhythms of these practice fields are comforting and familiar: pitchers cover first base, infielders take ground balls, hitters take swings off an actual pitcher after a winter of working out in the batting cage.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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This very Bronx tale of teenage pregnancy and inner-city strife can seem familiar in terms of content, but never in terms of form.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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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.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
Adjective
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The pose also stretches the piriformis muscle, a small muscle deep in the buttocks that can cause sciatic pain when tight.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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This is the type of game — tight, tense, away from home — that Tottenham Hotspur never win.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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