How to Use inner circle in a Sentence

inner circle

noun
  • Sanders needs space for his staff, his inner circle, space to breathe.
    — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
  • What did Trump’s inner circle know about this help?
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The movie follows a group of friends who were all part of an inner circle.
    — oregonlive, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The move came as a shock, even to those among the legend's inner circle.
    — Jillian Frankel, People.com, 2 July 2025
  • In my world, AI is part of that inner circle.
    — Jennifer Chase, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The news comes as Hegseth has shaken up much of his inner circle.
    — Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Do not feel beholden to folks who aren’t part of your inner circle.
    — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The sea goat has a very tender heart and will go to bat for anyone in their inner circle.
    — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Dec. 2025
  • The reports had been tied to sources close to Hogan’s inner circle.
    — Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • That’s the cost of the inner circle the research keeps pointing to.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
  • Her inner circle had been telling her from the start that the project might be a really bad idea.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Jenner isn't the only one in her inner circle having fun with their look this month.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The same goes for the rest of Amanda and West’s inner circle.
    — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
  • Why not consider these eight very special food and drinks gifts for those in your inner circle?
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The video itself was never meant to reach beyond his inner circle.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • On top of that, there are staff to manage too — and not just the manager’s inner circle.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Marshall was soon welcomed into the scruffy jam band’s inner circle.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Those in their inner circle weren’t surprised by the proposal.
    — Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The durability of Biden’s inner circle says as much about his team as about him.
    — Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 June 2024
  • James, who skipped college to turn pro, was determined to share his success with his inner circle.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
  • Franchise legends, both past and present, are ready to welcome him to the inner circle already.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Not everyone who comes forward deserves a place in your inner circle.
    — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Last week, members of Adams' inner circle got into more trouble with the law.
    — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The case against Gómez is just the latest to embroil Sánchez’ inner circle.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Sanctions need to target Putin’s friends and members of his inner circle.
    — TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
  • While there are few details about the queen's passing, members of her inner circle have shared more insight over the years.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 19 June 2026
  • Chávez took notice — and soon brought Sánchez Arveláiz into his inner circle.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Many of these initiatives have direct links to Trump’s inner circle.
    — Tess Owen, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Some aides outside the inner circle have taken to hoping the end is near, sooner rather than later.
    — Alex Thompson, Axios, 20 July 2024
  • Her family said her impact reached far beyond her inner circle.
    — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 16 May 2026

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