inner circle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inner circle
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
Though he tarnished royal prestige, many believe his infiltration of the czar’s inner circle was a mere symptom of a broader moral breakdown in which organized religion faltered and extreme views proliferated across Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
It granted us a level of access to his inner circle and his sister, Elizabeth, who provided us with his personal journals.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Citra saw Scythe Goddard whisper to his inner circle of companions, then stood.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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