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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Natasegara tells the story of how Cilvaringz, as an outsider, worked his way into Wu-Tang’s inner circle to craft the album that sparked discussions about art’s material value and controversy over who gets to own rare art.
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In the seventh episode of the fifth season, Schnapp's character came out as gay to his inner circle, which includes Mike, whom he's previously expressed a love for.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Maduro, a trade unionist, was elected to the National Assembly in 2000 and quickly joined Chávez’s inner circle.
—James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
José David Cabello Rondón José David Cabello Rondón is a Venezuelan military officer and senior government official closely tied to the inner circle of Chavismo.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In the seventh episode of the fifth season, Schnapp's character came out as gay to his inner circle, which includes Mike, whom he's previously expressed a love for.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Maduro, a trade unionist, was elected to the National Assembly in 2000 and quickly joined Chávez’s inner circle.
—James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
José David Cabello Rondón José David Cabello Rondón is a Venezuelan military officer and senior government official closely tied to the inner circle of Chavismo.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Inner circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20circle. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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