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wur kingz

  • n  the internal mechanism of a device
  • n  a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
  • n  a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
  • v  exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
  • v  be employed
  • v  have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
  • v  perform as expected when applied
  • v  shape, form, or improve a material
  • v  give a workout to
  • v  proceed along a path
  • v  operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
  • v  proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
  • v  move in an agitated manner
  • v  cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
  • v  cause to work
  • v  prepare for crops
  • v  behave in a certain way when handled
  • v  have and exert influence or effect
  • v  operate in or through
  • v  cause to operate or function
  • v  provoke or excite
  • v  gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
  • v  make something, usually for a specific function
  • v  move into or onto
  • v  make uniform
  • v  use or manipulate to one's advantage
  • v  find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
  • v  cause to undergo fermentation
  • v  go sour or spoil
  • v  arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion

  • Piaget's insight opened a new window into the inner workings of the mind.
  • Its precise workings aren't public, but they use a chemical process similar to the one that causes salt to absorb moisture from the air (and clump up your saltshaker).
  • Until his death in 1996, Rozelle was dwarfed in every way by owners, coaches and players, and it was impossible for the viewer innocent of the inner workings of pro sports to view .
News & Articles

  • How Prism might work, and why it matters to Congress
    We have precious few details about the technical workings of the National Security Agency's global surveillance program, despite all the leaks, and all the media coverage. That leaves the public and the technology community much like the blind men and the elephant.
    June 12, 2013 - NBC NEWS
  • How Prism might work, and why that matters to Congress and you
    How does Prism work? We have precious few details about the technical workings of the National Security Agency's global surveillance program, despite all the leaks and all the media coverage. That leaves the public and the technology community much like the blind men and the elephant.Details matter. Depending on which part of the elephant you touch, Prism is either a system that lets the NSA ...
    June 12, 2013 - NBC NEWS
  • How Prism might work
    How does Prism work? We have precious few details about the technical workings of the National Security Agency's global surveillance program, despite all the leaks and all the media coverage. That leaves the public and the technology community much like the blind men and the elephant.
    June 12, 2013 - MSN
Quotes

  • Sarah Palin in FOXNews
    I will carefully monitor this situation and take any appropriate action as needed,Palin said. "In the meantime, I ask the people of Alaska to join me in respecting the workings of our judicial system."
  • Mike Scioscia in ESPN (blog)
    This is a lineup you'll see at some point in the season,Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "This is a lineup we're excited about. These next eight to 10 days we'll get a little idea of the continuity in the workings. If we don't juggle it...
  • Barack Obama in Asia Times Online
    In his statement on Monday morning, Obama said, "You must respect the rights of minorities and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise. You must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process...

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