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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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images What To Know Levin has consistently argued against pursuing diplomacy with Iran, positioning himself as a leading advocate for military action within Trump's inner circle.
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Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
With Bumpy introducing Frank Lucas into his inner circle, loyalty becomes a central theme throughout the season.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 June 2025
The Jeanne du Barry star also reflected on the fallout that came from the trial, especially tied to those within his inner circle.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 June 2025
But within days the Trump administration more explicitly embraced the attacks on Iran as Israel bombarded Tehran and killed a series of top military officials, hollowing out Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s inner circle.
—Jesse Byrnes, The Hill, 22 June 2025
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Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
With Bumpy introducing Frank Lucas into his inner circle, loyalty becomes a central theme throughout the season.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 June 2025
The Jeanne du Barry star also reflected on the fallout that came from the trial, especially tied to those within his inner circle.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 June 2025
But within days the Trump administration more explicitly embraced the attacks on Iran as Israel bombarded Tehran and killed a series of top military officials, hollowing out Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s inner circle.
—Jesse Byrnes, The Hill, 22 June 2025
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“Inner circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20circle. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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