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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"There is this concern about potentially having a middle-income trap for many emerging market economies," he said, pointing to limited sources of growth in a world where advanced economies were turning inwards.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
In fact, you have devoted your life to him and — while that is where you wanted to be, by his side — it’s time to turn your attention inwards.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
When stability or identity has felt threatened he has often looked inwards, promoting former players like Zinedine Zidane, who understood the club's culture and pressure better than anyone.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
"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 ● Nov. 6, 2025
The tent fell inwards and flung a wide circle of light over the mountain-top.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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