closed circle

Example Sentences

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And yet, whether socialite spy or glasses-wearing econometrician, both were drawn from the Ivy League and a handful of other acceptable schools, thereby maintaining a largely closed circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Even the snobbiest TV snoots can’t resist Alan Cumming as the playfully sadistic laird of Ardross Castle, emceeing what is essentially a closed circle murder mystery.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

"I don't see it as much of an issue because, again, they all believed that this was a closed circle of conversation."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

“This endless struggle is like some closed circle that just lasts for centuries,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Being down below on the plain with a native schoolmaster, named Mebálwe, I saw one of the lions sitting upon a piece of rock, within the now closed circle of men.

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various