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.
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Through the strategic partnership, the carmaker aims to close the loop on EV battery use by recovering valuable materials and reintegrating them into the production cycle.
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But the most meaningful progress is happening where human judgment remains in the loop.
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Most of the loop experiences a drop in these elements, except at the very top, or apex, where their levels increase.
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AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Through the strategic partnership, the carmaker aims to close the loop on EV battery use by recovering valuable materials and reintegrating them into the production cycle.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
But the most meaningful progress is happening where human judgment remains in the loop.
—Joel Hron, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Most of the loop experiences a drop in these elements, except at the very top, or apex, where their levels increase.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the loop
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“The loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20loop. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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