cronies

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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

At the time, Tesla’s seven board seats were held by Musk and four of his cronies, including his brother Kimbal, and SolarCity’s board included Musk and two of his cousins.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

"Treasury is holding the regime and its circle of cronies and companies accountable for its continued crimes," he added.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

“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