inner circle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inner circle
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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And after just a few weeks in his new uniform, Mensah is the most accurate passer in college football, thrusting No. 6 Miami right into the inner circle of championship contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The affair led to sweeping corruption charges against Baca and his inner circle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The BBC's Bernd Debusmann explains who she is and how she came to hold such a prominent role in the president's inner circle.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I know about Russ’s past, Finley. I’m in the inner circle, so to speak.”
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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