as in cliques
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a coterie of old friends who attend all of the home games of the high school basketball team
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Noun
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026 -
In this milieu, Hollywood A-listers like Will Ferrell and Sharon Stone, who occupy separate cliques nearby, pale in comparison to the mingling artistic luminaries.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are trade-offs that can be negotiated, at both the local and national levels, to benefit our communities.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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This honor celebrates Domingo’s career as an actor and filmmaker, along with his work to champion underrepresented communities.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Turner saw a huge opening in the television marketplace, a chance to supersede the ABC, NBC and CBS broadcast networks that only allotted half an hour for news at night.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Trucks operating in the middle mile of logistics networks move orders between centralized distribution facilities and last-mile delivery points.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Gathering spaces throughout the property offer learning, reflection and spiritual experiences, and the studio often hosts events like drum circles and sound baths.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Tongues set to wagging about whether the iconic bad boss at its center was really based on legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour — in some circles, anyway.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year, which also were attended by huge crowds that danced on the sprawling sands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Timing, crowds and limited activities can lead travelers to stay onboard in places like Victoria.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Rewards Members can also use the code EARNEDIT26, which gives 20% off online orders of 50-200 cookie packs.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Also included are 3,000 credits, which are used to upgrade the look of cards, and 3,000 tokens, which are used to buy card packs or specific cards.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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However, the ruthless King Saran (Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) has suppressed magic users and enacts a rule of terror, which Zelie hopes to end in order to reunite Orisha’s clans.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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After fighting to find their way back to one another, Henry and Julia were at the standing stones of Craig Na Dun, hoping to return to their own time, and Brian and Ellen’s romantic escape was interrupted as the 1715 Jacobite Rising began, thrusting the clans into war.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The designation has since been renewed multiple times as the country faces a host of crises, including widespread violence by armed gangs, food insecurity, displacement and a leadership vacuum after the president was assassinated in 2021.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Schoeman van Jaarsveld dedicated his life to protecting rhinos from poaching gangs in South Africa.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Coteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coteries. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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