immediate circle
Example Sentences
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Mr. Putin and his immediate circle began to express, Ms. de Graaf says, “a more eschatological, a more apocalyptic and violent vision.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
It turns out that the anxiety surrounding the innovations aren't just in my immediate circle.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023
“I feel so fortunate that I moved here and got introduced to this immediate circle of friends, which is really hard to do in this town.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2022
Social media has ushered in a new culture of sharing things beyond your immediate circle.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2022
I knew how the story would be tossed about in their immediate circle of friends.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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