inner circle

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At the same time, Hegseth is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times, some of the people said.

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

His inner circle includes Kevin Hart and Max Verstappen, and even the King of the Netherlands is a fan.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The Zelig-like Baranov character — understood to be a liberalized avatar for inner circle strategist Vladislav Surkov — is an interesting mix of cynicism and opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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