the loop

noun

: a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something
She wants to stay in the loop as these changes are being considered.
He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.

Examples of the loop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Knowing where to add the human into the loop is the new important thing to consider. Anna C Mallon, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Since revealing her diagnosis, Isabella has kept fans and fellow cancer patients in the loop by posting vlogs to YouTube. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 Some residents in nearby unincorporated communities and more rural neighborhoods are pushing county leaders to keep them in the loop. Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Follow The Gaggle on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the loop on the latest political news and episodes. Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Each lake is a mile from the next; all in, the loop is roughly 25 miles long — just barely shorter than a marathon. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Feb. 2024 Their new album, The Past Is Still Alive, represents a closing of the loop for Segarra, a connecting and reconciling of all their musical selves and histories. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 That might mean building specific features your customers are requesting and closing the loop by inviting them to beta-test new tools. Yoav Kutner, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Her bike was found on the loop, authorities said at the time. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024

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“The loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20loop. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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