working
noun
the act of a person or thing that works.
workings
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pluralof working.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It aims to provide an exclusive insight into the inner workings of the theatre's costume department from the artists who created some of the Royal Exchange's most iconic shows.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Guerra said it was like "hitting the jackpot", uncovering the inner workings of a vast, underground system.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Rafa” also reveals the fragile inner workings behind Nadal’s legendary resilience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
But through an expedited process, a single member of FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee saw fit to delay the ban, according to people familiar with the inner workings of the reversal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Jennifer took off the back cover of the radio and examined the tangled inner workings.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
