How to Use within in a Sentence

within

1 of 3 adverb
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  • We all try to appear strong and attempt to hide the scared little child within.
  • We could hear sounds coming from within.
  • They were outwardly calm but nervous within.
  • The new rule will affect any flight to, within, and from the US.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The walls and floor are lit from within, glowing in blue, pink, and green.
    — Brennan Kilban, Allure, 27 July 2021
  • But now the threat comes from within, and Roberts faces a dilemma.
    — Joan Biskupic, CNN, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Now he’s entered the labyrinth but has yet to slay the Minotaur within.
    — Scott Nover, Quartz, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The man’s mouth opened wide with surprise and the mouse leapt within, with the man then swallowing.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2023
  • New England just kicked a field goal to pull within, 15-12.
    — Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 20 Dec. 2020
  • There are many who still struggle with the lonely pain that cuts deep within.
    — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Then, Garza looked within and started shaping the work ethic that helped his stats float to the top.
    — Don Yaeger, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021
  • That’s the drama of this new season, in ways big and small, within and without the show itself.
    — Phillip MacIak, The New Republic, 30 June 2023
  • At least 2,739 of the cancellations were within, into or out of the US.
    — Matt McFarland, CNN, 2 Jan. 2022
  • Finely diced, the filling is more meat than cheese, with a light, creamy sauce that balances the bite within.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Promote from within, and invest in those who have been with you since the startup phase.
    — Essam Abdullah, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Jennings did help the singer tap into the badass lion within.
    — Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Either way, the fabric should be tough enough to protect the workout clothes and gear within.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
  • There are many who still struggle with a lonely pain that cuts deep within.
    — CNN, 11 Sep. 2021
  • But the movie’s editing and pacing keep your mind focused on the story within.
    — Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 12 Feb. 2021
  • Her advice to anyone reading the study and feeling called out by the results is to take a breath and go within.
    — Jonathan Vanian, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Close to 1,000 of the flights cancelled on Saturday had been set to fly within, into or out of the United States.
    — NBC News, 25 Dec. 2021
  • Frac sand is used in the process of fracturing shale rock to obtain the oil and natural gas held within.
    — Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2021
  • Or carpaccio, made from beef tenderloin seared on the outside and red and raw within.
    — Bee Wilson, WSJ, 12 Feb. 2022
  • My own list skips around within, and sometimes across, genres, because that’s my job.
    — John Schaefer, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2020
  • That roll is worth ordering, as are the sidewinder fries, like curly steak fries but better, crispy on the outside and super soft and fluffy within.
    — oregonlive, 16 Jan. 2023
  • What this doesn't relay is the engine's delight in dishing it out, and that begins from deep within.
    — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Dec. 2022
  • The latter is the first work Neshat has made specifically within and about the United States.
    — Danielle Avram, Dallas News, 18 Mar. 2021
  • There’s a line in episode seven where Galadriel says every war is fought from without and within.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2022
  • That sparked within in her a need for more information and a desire to impact change.
    — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Of note: velvety goat cheese croquettes coated in semolina crust, crunchy on the outside and smooth within.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Jan. 2022
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within

2 of 3 preposition
  • They live within the city limits.
  • We could hear sounds coming from within his apartment.
  • Most students find a job within a year of graduating.
  • He entered the house, and within seconds, he was surrounded by children.
  • She made several friends within days of moving into her new apartment.
  • Everything I need is within a few miles of my apartment.
  • Reports from within the company indicate a change in policy.
  • The game was played within a possession the rest of the way.
    — Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024
  • She should be fitted with the cast within the next two days.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The belief within much of CNN is that he was being set up to fail.
    — Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The loaf should last for up to a week, but should be consumed within 3-5 days for the best taste and texture.
    — Brittany Leitner, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The best thing to do is talk to your builder about what is available within your budget.
    — Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The prenup also required her to leave their home within 30 days of their split.
    — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The plan would be required within 45 days of the bill being signed into law.
    — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Right now it’s marked down to within $10 of its lowest price ever.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Why this is nuts: This all happens within a month of the beloved Joanna being laid to rest.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The Rockets made a late push in hopes of getting back into the game, pulling within six points with 8:01 left in the fourth quarter.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
  • There’s a spontaneity within my music that feels off the cuff, blunt and at the same time outlandish.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Reaching that goal within a year would be a stretch, experts said.
    — Amy Taxin, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Once within range, less than four miles from a target, the pilot points the nose up at the angle needed for the rockets to fly true.
    — Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The path of the April eclipse is within driving range for more than 200 million people within the US, according to the study.
    — Mira Cheng, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Part of the life cycle of this fungus is entirely within the leaf.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
  • So within the trend there's still plenty of ways to personalize it to you.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2023
  • That command signaled the race would start within five seconds.
    — Nick Baumgartner and Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Successful hunters must present the skull and antlers for state inspection within five days.
    — Scott Sonner, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
  • All ideas will be reviewed within six months of being received.
    — The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2023
  • Attorneys for the measure’s backers are hopeful a ruling will come within the first half of the year.
    — U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The largest share of unsheltered people — more than 5,000 — slept within city limits.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The New York Times said current sports staff will be offered other roles within the newsroom.
    — Alexandra Bruell, WSJ, 10 July 2023
  • Include the name of the group, date and time of event, address, cost and contact information for readers within the email text.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2023
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within

3 of 3 noun
  • That's not to say there aren't products that melt into your skin to fake that dewy, lit-from-within look.
    — Glamour Beauty Editors, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2018
  • Cue that lit-from-within look that lasts long after your workout.
    — Lauren Balsamo, Cosmopolitan, 16 July 2017
  • In the meantime, let Lopez's flawless, lit-from-within skin be your inspo to snag her products before they're gone.
    — Alex Warner, Marie Claire, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Getting quiet within is key to being able to hear instincts.
    — Redbook, 20 Dec. 2017
  • In fact, the Parker home will be outfitted with a 360-degree camera to capture the various goings-on within.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, latimes.com, 16 Dec. 2017
  • To many within and beyond the faith community, these preachers’ claims raise eyebrows.
    — Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Time, 16 Feb. 2018
  • The favorite that once left me with a lit-from-within glow came up flat after my dermatologist prescribed new medicine that left my skin drier than usual.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2019
  • And because lit-from-within is best born through an active lifestyle, some of our favorite squares featured inspiring outdoor routines.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2017
  • Drawing on only seven ingredients (the brand prides itself on being all-natural and cruelty-free), the highlighter is the go-to for a dewy, lit-from-within, goddess kind of glow.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2017
  • To get that lit-from-within, all-over glow, add a couple of drops of your choice metallic to a primer, tinted moisturizer, or foundation for sheer holographic radiance.
    — Lauren Valenti, Marie Claire, 21 Mar. 2017
  • From creating a supercharged canvas to choosing an easy, melts-right-in formula, here, Sir John and other in-demand pros share their secrets for a flush-from-within finish.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2018
  • Patriots Reaching the Super Bowl for a fourth consecutive season is a within-reach goal for the Patriots despite losses on the roster and coaching staff.
    — Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Shows this big often rely on grandeur and inaccessibility as a kind of cudgel, but for Lorde, dismantling those things to reveal the person within is the real weapon.
    — Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2018
  • The result of each, after being massaged and blended across your face, is super-soft and glowy skin—pretty much the definition of dewiness—giving your entire makeup look a soft, lift-from-within haze.
    — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Its Japanese wild rose helps shrink the appearance of pores, while Hadasei-3, its bioactive trinity complex comprised of rice, green tea, and algae, reinvigorates the skin for a lit-from-within finish.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 15 May 2019
  • With more and more people opting for radiant, lit-from-within skin over a matte look, the beauty brand just launched a brand-new version of its beloved Translucent Loose Setting Powder fit for the current glow generation.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 14 Aug. 2018
  • Why Saturn stores energy within and then releases it all at once during these periodic storms is still a mystery.
    — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Now that the Justice Department is in on this sabotage-from-within, there’s little hope that the Trump administration can ever be trusted to take principled stances in court anymore.
    — Cristian Farias, Daily Intelligencer, 8 June 2018
  • Relying on his seasoned talent and ability to give clients a lit-from-within look, Martin was able to deliver a flawless application that was nowhere near overdone.
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2019
  • After all, if the two-hour Technicolor treatment is ripe for Instagram, consider the post-session snap of a lit-from-within, lifted complexion pure social media gold.
    — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Bannon’s belief that any organized establishment force must be blown up from within is quite revolutionary, and by definition quite un-conservative.
    — David L. Bahnsen, National Review, 14 Sep. 2017
  • That's not to say there aren't products that melt into your skin to fake that dewy, lit-from-within look.
    — Glamour Beauty Editors, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2018
  • Cue that lit-from-within look that lasts long after your workout.
    — Lauren Balsamo, Cosmopolitan, 16 July 2017
  • In the meantime, let Lopez's flawless, lit-from-within skin be your inspo to snag her products before they're gone.
    — Alex Warner, Marie Claire, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Getting quiet within is key to being able to hear instincts.
    — Redbook, 20 Dec. 2017
  • In fact, the Parker home will be outfitted with a 360-degree camera to capture the various goings-on within.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, latimes.com, 16 Dec. 2017
  • To many within and beyond the faith community, these preachers’ claims raise eyebrows.
    — Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Time, 16 Feb. 2018
  • The favorite that once left me with a lit-from-within glow came up flat after my dermatologist prescribed new medicine that left my skin drier than usual.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2019
  • And because lit-from-within is best born through an active lifestyle, some of our favorite squares featured inspiring outdoor routines.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2017
  • Drawing on only seven ingredients (the brand prides itself on being all-natural and cruelty-free), the highlighter is the go-to for a dewy, lit-from-within, goddess kind of glow.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2017

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