inner circle
noun
: a small group of people who lead a government or an organization or who are close to its leader
The President has an inner circle of advisers.
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Not everyone who comes forward deserves a place in your inner circle.
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Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement previously confirmed the discovery of DNA in Guthrie's home that does not belong to Nancy Guthrie or her inner circle.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
What did Trump’s inner circle know about this help?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Perera, in turn, introduced Rivera to Gorrin, who had access to Venezuela’s political inner circle, including Maduro.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement previously confirmed the discovery of DNA in Guthrie's home that does not belong to Nancy Guthrie or her inner circle.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
What did Trump’s inner circle know about this help?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Perera, in turn, introduced Rivera to Gorrin, who had access to Venezuela’s political inner circle, including Maduro.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Inner circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20circle. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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