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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The news certainly comes as a surprise to those outside Harris’ inner circle, though sources say Gov. Gavin Newsom was in the loop about what was going on.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 July 2025
But Aguilar’s inner circle said getting straight answers proved futile.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Hegseth’s inner circle saw another shake-up Saturday with the departure of senior adviser Justin Fulcher.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 21 July 2025
Jowsey will enlist the help of his inner circle — including podcast host Alex Cooper — to guide him on a quest to find his future wife.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 July 2025
But Aguilar’s inner circle said getting straight answers proved futile.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Hegseth’s inner circle saw another shake-up Saturday with the departure of senior adviser Justin Fulcher.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 21 July 2025
Jowsey will enlist the help of his inner circle — including podcast host Alex Cooper — to guide him on a quest to find his future wife.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for inner circle
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“Inner circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20circle. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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