cronies

Example Sentences

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"The co-ordinator and her cronies were busy shopping for handbags online."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The challenge is to strike the right balance—and to convince the public that the government is using its power wisely for the public good, not to favor select cronies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

China's Ministry of Public Security said Thursday it would offer leniency if Chen's cronies turned themselves in.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

As a result, the welfare of the leader’s cronies begins to decline.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024

“No,” she agrees, and for this moment at least we are cronies, this could be a kitchen table, it could be a date we’re discussing, some girlish stratagem of ploys and flirtation.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood