inner circle

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In recent weeks, U.S. officials have been holding discussions with Cuban officials, including figures in Raúl Castro’s inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It granted us a level of access to his inner circle and his sister, Elizabeth, who provided us with his personal journals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Rodriguez, a former member of Maduro's inner circle who is now championing liberal reforms, hailed the law as "a vehicle for building future prosperity."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

He relies on an inner circle of advisers who are in their jobs to back up his decisions and make them happen.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Probably so Snow and his inner circle can make a last-minute escape to some presidential bunker somewhere if needed.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins