the loop

noun

: a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something

She wants to stay in the loop as these changes are being considered.

He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.

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Knowing the right people and being in the loop gives you access to information others don’t have—and that’s a form of leverage. —

Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Sometimes, closing the loop of gratitude opens new doors of connection and understanding. —

Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024 As Hershey looks to rely more on data for those decisions, which at times may be automated, humans will remain firmly in the loop. —

John Kell, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024 Regulations are important but need to be accompanied by major technological and social innovation, ranging from circular business models closing the loop on resource extraction and waste, harnessing big data and AI for greater accountability and fair distribution of natural capital. —

Johan Rockström, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the loop