inwards
Britishadverb
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towards the interior or middle of something
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in, into, or towards the mind or spirit
plural noun
Example Sentences
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Now, in the worst of times, do they retreat ever inwards to block out the flak?
From BBC
"These interactions slow the planet down and cause its orbit to shrink, making it spiral inwards until it either breaks apart or falls into the star."
From Science Daily
After six years of chasing opportunities, it was time to turn inwards.
From BBC
Some keepers bring their foot inwards so they can use it to push off before jumping towards the corner of the goal.
From BBC
"It's going to start to glow, and you will see it melt inwards," he says.
From BBC
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