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on the inside

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  1. In a position of confidence or influence, as in The new reporter said he got his facts from at least one official on the inside. [c. 1930]


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As the chair of New York’s EDC, Khan will be in an unfamiliar role — on the inside.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Muncy threw on the run to Alfonzo, who was set up on the inside of the basepath.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The 2026 album also comes with the added challenge of collecting 12 stickers that are only available on the inside label of promotional bottles of Coca Cola.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

“Whether you need someone on the inside track to get it across the line I don’t know,” he said.

From Salon May 31, 2026

Like the one stitched on the inside of Meadowlark’s work pants.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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