Meaning of inner circle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The group comprising one's closest friends or associates.
   idiomatic
2. A small, exclusive group of people close to the center of power who control a movement, organization, political party, etc.
   idiomatic
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see inner, circle.

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Examples

“It was upon his return to London that Bok learned, through the confidence of a member of the British “inner circle,” the amazing news that the war was practically over: that Bulgaria had capitulated and was suing for peace; […]”

“Sassoon used the close relationship of Yedidia and Bankman-Fried to explore the FTX inner circle’s luxe lifestyle and allege how it hid a house of cards.”

“The idea of an alleged Epstein "list" was turbocharged by Trump's own inner circle, most notably by Bondi herself. In a February interview with Fox News, she claimed, "The list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients is sitting on my desk." Her remark, quickly amplified by right-wing influencers, fueled weeks of speculation online and in MAGA circles.”

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