inner circle
Example Sentences
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Sanchez is also under attack from critics over several corruption scandals involving his inner circle.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
This isn’t the first time Hegseth has elevated a member of his inner circle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
People often become more selective about their relationships as they grow older, focusing more attention on a smaller inner circle of close connections.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Like Yermak, Mindich was once part of Zelensky's inner circle and co-owned the president's former TV studio Kvartal95, before sanctions were imposed on him.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
To me, however, the inner circle of PIH seemed like a club, or even a family, which was deeply opposed to the concept of insiders and outsiders.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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