inner circle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inner circle
First recorded in 1870–75
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The Linigers and their inner circle began working so obsessively, seven days a week, that, “every officer in the place that first year ended up being divorced within 10 years,” Dave explained.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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,” Leonard said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Many members of his inner circle, including family members, were dead, fugitives or behind bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
By their nature, Earth’s Green Lanterns are a natural fit to serve the Justice League’s governing inner circle.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Most members assumed the new leader would be Anna Howard Shaw, a Methodist minister who had a reputation as an excellent speaker and was in Anthony’s inner circle.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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