inner circle

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Army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have worked in coordination to cultivate the U.S. president and his inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Shell brought substantial experience running a media company to Ellison’s inner circle, a group that included former investment bankers and others who haven’t run a large-scale enterprise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Plus there’s a lot of money to be made, particularly if he and his inner circle have placed their bets on the prediction markets or oil futures.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Ryu, whose father-in-law is still part of Kim Jong Un's inner circle, says the debate around Kim's heir may be a goal in itself.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

“I know about Russ’s past, Finley. I’m in the inner circle, so to speak.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick