clique
Example Sentences
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The female clique atop the teen social hierarchy is a well-loved trope.
From New York Times
He is a staunch royalist from the same military clique as Prayuth, and served in his junta.
From Reuters
Top players staying connected to the walk-ons has kept the locker room unified, no cliques forming based on the number of stars anyone received in high school.
From Los Angeles Times
Critics say a clique around the former first minister wields too much power in the SNP.
From Seattle Times
There was a high school-style clique in her office that talked about Fortnite, cryptocurrency and who had swept up winnings at the most recent poker night.
From New York Times
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