cliquish
Example Sentences
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To me, he was a hero in a cliquish school.”
From Los Angeles Times
They claim accountant-verified objectivity but often appear cliquish and stuck in industry bubbles.
From New York Times
But the Biden appointee quickly ruffled feathers by pushing out several career DEA officials she viewed as part of a cliquish culture that allowed misconduct to flourish.
From Seattle Times
Her school’s faculty is cliquish and unwelcoming, and Penny often draws the ire of a few women who see her as a threat.
From Washington Post
“Football, it can kind of become cliquish,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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