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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On Sunday, The New York Times reported the former Fox News host shared the same military plans with a second Signal group chat, this time using his personal phone to send the sensitive information to his wife, brother and personal lawyer, among others in his inner circle.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Plus, those close to the singer's inner circle also speak about their experience as part of the Beyhive.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The news comes as Hegseth has shaken up much of his inner circle.
—Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Caldwell has known Hegseth for more than a decade and worked closely with him as an adviser at Concerned Veterans for America and was seen as a key member of Hegseth’s inner circle.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Plus, those close to the singer's inner circle also speak about their experience as part of the Beyhive.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The news comes as Hegseth has shaken up much of his inner circle.
—Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Caldwell has known Hegseth for more than a decade and worked closely with him as an adviser at Concerned Veterans for America and was seen as a key member of Hegseth’s inner circle.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Inner circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20circle. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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