inner circle

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Musk, the onetime “First Buddy,” appeared to have re-entered the president’s inner circle, less than a year after their relationship appeared to have frayed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In the episode, David is caught between a delicious new Palestinian chicken restaurant, a Palestinian girlfriend and an outraged inner circle of Jewish friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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

Elkholy told the BBC he had not been part of Epstein's inner circle.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And we made it abundantly clear that if any of us squealed to members outside of our inner circle, it would be a friendship ender.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi