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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
This inward, reflective energy will be around longer than usual as Mercury slows to a station retrograde in Cancer on June 29, extending its stay there all the way into early August.
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Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Aaron Rai handled the tougher pins and made four birdies on his inward nine Friday for a 4-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead over Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker and Mark Hubbard in the Myrtle Beach Classic.
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ABC News,
8 May 2026
This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
The inward beauty, the soaring moments, the perfection of electronic effects grab me on every listen.
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Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Aaron Rai handled the tougher pins and made four birdies on his inward nine Friday for a 4-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead over Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker and Mark Hubbard in the Myrtle Beach Classic.
—
ABC News,
8 May 2026
This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
The inward beauty, the soaring moments, the perfection of electronic effects grab me on every listen.
—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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Rather than absorbing moisture, water molecules adhere to the outer and inner surfaces of the gel, filling all the open spaces and pores to form a thin film.
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Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.
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Ashley Smith is the manager of player engagement for the NFL, and the siblings are close.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Eagle and its complex history Eagle’s interior walls tell its story.
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For a more intimate atmosphere and a bit more space, Potato Head Suites, just across the courtyard, is a better pick.
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Sittenfeld deftly situates the problems of patriarchy and class politics within an intimate, decades-long love story—and what is more American than that potent mix?
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The outcome is bound to escalate an internal Democratic debate that has been growing since Mamdani's win in New York City.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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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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With life spent largely on transit, navigating tight layovers, and using their days off to jet-set across the globe, flight attendants have mastered the art of packing.
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Polls overall anticipate a tight race, including a June 19 survey by the news site Zeteo showing DeGette trailing Kiros 41% to 36%.
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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