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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Think of this as a spiritual sequel to 2015’s Inside Out, which explored the complex inner workings of an 11-year-old’s constantly changing emotions. —

Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 These eruptions, while relatively small in scale, are shedding light on fundamental questions about Earth's inner workings. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Built on the grounds of an ancient convent, the company insists that the inner workings of the factory remain secret. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 Seeing how The Wire's creators depicted Baltimore's inner workings led them to develop the empty pit conceit of season 1 and build the series around a local government department's effort to fill it in. 8. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inner workings

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