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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
The series renders the potentially odd and inward aspects of fantasy salable—paranormals are just like contemporary humans, with familiar psychologies, politics, and value systems.
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Startups need better access to AI talent pools, training opportunities, and access to funding and state of the art facilities and infrastructure to enable inward investment and job creation right across the UK.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
And yet there has always been an inward dimension to Iyer’s work.
—Anderson Tepper, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Startups need better access to AI talent pools, training opportunities, and access to funding and state of the art facilities and infrastructure to enable inward investment and job creation right across the UK.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
And yet there has always been an inward dimension to Iyer’s work.
—Anderson Tepper, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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He is called upon by a monk from a secretive temple to protect a powerful child from a corrupt master, forcing him to confront his inner demons.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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There’s an option for a second helm in the main salon, but that choice would really mess with the feng shui that Aquila designed into this main inner social area.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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But longtime close watchers of Epstein and his legal ordeal made the case in a series of posts on X that such a list may never emerge.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Improvements encompass a new conference center on the north end, elevated seating, closer premium seating, and the new scoreboard.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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The only regions with possible small improvements in drought conditions are along the Great Lakes and the interior New England area.—
Nikki Nolan,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Aunt Fannie's All Purpose Cleaning Vinegar Spray $12 Amazon Great Value All-Purpose Cleaning Vinegar, 64 oz. $2 Walmart Soft cloth or soft sponge Air fryers can (obviously) withstand super-high temperatures but many have nonstick interior coatings and the heating elements are very delicate too.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Spanish native uploaded an Instagram video of their intimate performance, showing Smith and Martinez locked in a moment of heated passion.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Such intimate settings and a new creative focus may offer a reprieve from the pressures of global exposure online.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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Who, then, is this internal entity, who has no counterpart in her past or present?—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Silicon Valley Workers Quietly Protest: As Mark Zuckerberg and other tech titans have embraced Trump and muffled internal dissent at their companies, their mostly left-leaning employees have objected with subtle acts of defiance.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During a scene in the second episode of season 3, which aired on Sunday, Feb. 23, a familiar voice appeared on the other end of a panicked phone call from Jason Isaacs’ Timothy Ratliff.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Decisions made on who to sign or not sign will impact every team’s strategy ahead of the April 24-26 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis. Throughout March and April, colleges will host pro days, an opportunity for prospects to showcase their skills in a familiar setting.—
RJ Kraft,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 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
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) forecasts a modest 0.2 percent increase in single-family home builds to start in 2025, but notes that regulatory hurdles, construction costs and tight lending conditions could slow further expansion.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Brits handed their prize to Conclave, which feels like the favorite here, too, since the pacing of its papal politicking is as tight as a drum.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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