inner circle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inner circle
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Eventually, according to the court filing that spells his nickname as “Jondo,” he took on more responsibilities and became one of the most trusted members of Guzmán Salazar’s inner circle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 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
Many of his inner circle were believed to have followed him.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Still, Witkoff did not appear to be in Trump’s inner circle during his first term.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
He and the other members of Stalin’s inner circle would be summoned to Stalin’s home.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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