clique

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

A special counsel report found that at least half a dozen “gangs” or “cliques” of tattooed deputies are still active in the Sheriff’s Department, including the Regulators, Spartans, Gladiators, Cowboys and Reapers.

From Los Angeles Times

Officers and staff in MO19 are described as an "inner circle" and "clique" who have worked together for years.

From BBC

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