insiders

noun

plural of insider
as in contacts
a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president. The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.

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Recent Examples of insiders Jackson launched his bid as a relative unknown, though Capitol insiders knew him because of Jackson Healthcare, its lucrative state contracts and his lobbying interest in healthcare, business and tax policy. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Although insiders said Wiseman had expressed a willingness to stay, and there had been discussions about her role at the combined company, Bloys’ new setup mostly keeps the HBO and HBO Max structure intact. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 At least four test offers have been given out, and while unconfirmed, insiders tell Deadline that three of the four expected to test are Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 None of the warnings being made about these models by industry insiders are at all insincere. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Other insiders shared Pakman’s feelings, including relationship expert Gemma Logan. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026 Several insiders noted that a site like Tom House is unique in the American cultural landscape, and indeed rare on a global scale. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But some insiders say her district’s demographics combined with statewide and national political trends could spell trouble in her race against former Matthews town Commissioner Ken McCool. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The evening commenced with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as literary and fashion insiders arrived at the private members club. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
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  1. contacts
  2. ins
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  • Uganda also said all 60 contacts of Kenya's first patient, including border personnel, hotel staff and transport operators, completed 21 days of monitoring without symptoms and were released from follow-up.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Track first-contact resolution, repeat contacts and how often customers have to explain themselves more than once.
    — Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • Today’s anti-frizz formulas are lighter than ever, from sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse without stripping to featherlight leave-ins, heat-protecting mists, and bond-building treatments that strengthen strands from within.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Prices have skyrocketed over the years, while subscriptions have become increasingly limiting, requiring sign-ins, license activations, and active internet connections.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026
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