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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However, there’s reportedly someone in King Charles’ inner circle who is on his side.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2025
The trial and the conviction of Bolsonaro and several members of his inner circle—mostly former military officers like him—is the first time a Brazilian president was convicted of a coup attempt.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump and his inner circle, in turn, helped elevate Kirk and TPUSA even more.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The House Oversight Committee is nearing completion of its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s inner circle and his use of the autopen during his presidency.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2025
The trial and the conviction of Bolsonaro and several members of his inner circle—mostly former military officers like him—is the first time a Brazilian president was convicted of a coup attempt.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump and his inner circle, in turn, helped elevate Kirk and TPUSA even more.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The House Oversight Committee is nearing completion of its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s inner circle and his use of the autopen during his presidency.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2025.
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