inner circle

Example Sentences

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The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

People often become more selective about their relationships as they grow older, focusing more attention on a smaller inner circle of close connections.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

His inner circle includes Kevin Hart and Max Verstappen, and even the King of the Netherlands is a fan.

From BBC • May 22, 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

I knew he wouldn’t invite me into his inner circle where I’d fit in as well as a carrot might, when pushed through a juicer.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi