inner circle

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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

The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

Observers of Soviet politics figured Khrushchev was about the fifth most powerful figure in Stalin’s inner circle.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin