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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Bands have their own inner workings and are a relationship.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2024
Consider sturdy players with heavier cases that will cushion the inner workings when unexpected tumbles occur.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Di Chiara refused to provide a description of the issues, citing statutes that say documents on the inner workings of election systems are confidential.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
His superb 2009 documentary The September Issue pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Vogue magazine, as orchestrated by the indomitable Anna Wintour.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2024
Consider sturdy players with heavier cases that will cushion the inner workings when unexpected tumbles occur.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Di Chiara refused to provide a description of the issues, citing statutes that say documents on the inner workings of election systems are confidential.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
His superb 2009 documentary The September Issue pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Vogue magazine, as orchestrated by the indomitable Anna Wintour.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Inner workings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20workings. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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