clique

Example Sentences

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His clique at OpenAI became known as “the pandas.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Our clique comes storming down the mall food court in that classic slow-motion strut, letting us know right away what we’re in for.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Miller was popular in the sense that she was part of a clique and had social status, but her former classmates said that popularity shouldn’t be confused with being well liked.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

The only member of the clique of hyperscalers to authorize new buybacks this year has been Alphabet, which said back in April that it would purchase up to $70 billion.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Some people need a clique to make them feel safe.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman