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 investigation did not clarify to what extent the inner workings of the constructions are as specified by the blueprints.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Curious about the inner workings of the universe?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Maybe she’s not done with the Eras tour just yet and is ready to show the inner workings of the past two years of her life.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Many former weather service employees, especially those fired by the Trump administration, remain connected to the agency’s inner workings.
—Seth Borenstein, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Read the full Gemini Daily Horoscope Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
Curious about the inner workings of the universe?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Maybe she’s not done with the Eras tour just yet and is ready to show the inner workings of the past two years of her life.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Many former weather service employees, especially those fired by the Trump administration, remain connected to the agency’s inner workings.
—Seth Borenstein, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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