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 records on NextRequest once offered a vital window into the inner workings of the historically opaque Police Department, Shapiro said. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Under Weill’s mentorship, Dimon learned the inner workings of banking, a foundation that paved the way for more senior positions at Citigroup and Bank One, the latter of which merged with JPMorgan Chase in 2004. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Loch Lomond continues to ever-so-gradually build its fan base both in the UK and United States; interest in its inner workings inevitably follows. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 However, the inner workings of an economy – much like ice cream on a 90-degree day – can be a little messy. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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