clique

Example Sentences

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The female clique atop the teen social hierarchy is a well-loved trope.

From New York Times

He is a staunch royalist from the same military clique as Prayuth, and served in his junta.

From Reuters

Top players staying connected to the walk-ons has kept the locker room unified, no cliques forming based on the number of stars anyone received in high school.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics say a clique around the former first minister wields too much power in the SNP.

From Seattle Times

And, the report noted, “there is some evidence indicating that deputy cliques are re-emerging in the Los Angeles County jails as the 4000 Boys.”

From Los Angeles Times